PFEP-oriented in-plant logistics planning method for assembly plants

For application of the lean production theory and pull principle in assembly plants and considering the holistic logistics process including its suppliers and customers a PFEP-oriented in-plant logistics planning (PLP) method for assembly plants is introduced in this paper. This method has been used for the in-plant logistics planning of one engine plant and shows that PLP method is an efficient planning method for the in-plant logistics planning for assembly plant.