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ABSTRACT

The purpose of this study is to compare between the current conventional

system and automation system (Robotic Arm) in production line for light machinery

equipment in Small Medium Enterprise (SME) Company. The current system layout

problems are on cycle time, cost and errors. Two improvement proposals have been

constructed; one layout is equipped with two robotic arms while the other is based on

layout redesigned. The comparisons are on the reduction of cost, cycle time and

productivity. It is found that, the automation system will improve the current system

since it increases the productivity and profit. It is up to the management to decide

which is best for the company.