Digital Standardization of Lean Manufacturing Tools According to Industry 4.0 Concept

Lean Manufacturing: Principles, Tools and Methods

Lean Manufacturing in Electronics & Electrical Manufacturing Industry in India

Lean manufacturing is an important aspect used by the current companies to compete in the market. The high cost of production in many sectors has forced companies to offer their products at high prices thus failing to attract customers. Small and medium sized enterprises in Indian electronic and electrical industry face high competition challenges from international companies thus, application ...

A Study on Lean Manufacturing Tools and Techniques Implementation in the Andhrapradesh Silk Production Industry

The purpose of this study is to investigate the adoption of lean manufacturing tools and techniques in the silk production Industry, A questionnaire survey was used to explore 14 key areas of lean management and culture, and tools and techniques. The respondents were asked to rate the extent of implementation for each of these areas. The average mean score for each area was calculated and some ...

Evaluation of the Use of Tools Lean Manufacturing Tools in a Supply Chain of the Brazilian Pharmaceutical Industry

This article aims to evaluate the use of lean manufacturing practices, according to SAE J4000, in a supply chain of the pharmaceutical industry. The data were collected in four companies: a manufacturer, a distributor and two suppliers. The results show companies are aligned in only one of the six elements of the standard.

Implementation of Lean Manufacturing Principles in Auto Industry

Lean manufacturing is defined as a systematic approach to identifying and eliminating waste through continuous improvement, flowing the product at the pull of the customer in pursuit of perfection. This paper describes some learning from the literature and actual practices in USA, UK, and India. Attempts are made to present the gaps between the principles and practices. Some pertinent propositi...