Rethinking Production Efficiency: A Closer Look at Engineered Hours Per Vehicle in Modern Manufacturing

Navanithan Shanmugam

Abstract: Engineered Hours Per Vehicle (EHPV) is an important metric used in the manufacturing industry to measure the time it takes to produce a vehicle, considering all engineering-related work processes. These processes encompass design, assembly, logistics, quality control, and testing. EHPV plays a crucial role in evaluating the efficiency of manufacturing operations and helps in cost control, productivity benchmarking, and overall optimization of the production process. This white paper discusses the significance of EHPV, how to calculate it, its role in improving manufacturability, and strategies to optimize it for better manufacturing outcomes.

Keywords: Lean manufacturing; line balancing; manufacturing engineering; layout planning; value added; Layout Design; Layout Optimization; Total Closeness Rating, Productivity

How to Cite?: Navanithan Shanmugam, "Rethinking Production Efficiency: A Closer Look at Engineered Hours Per Vehicle in Modern Manufacturing", Volume 14 Issue 4, April 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 822-824, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR25409032129, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR25409032129