Identifying target oriented Industrie 4.0 potentials in lean automotive electronics value streams

Value streams based strategy: modeling for lean management performance∗

This paper seeks to present a methodology to assess performance and to provide management decision support. A “management by value streams” model was developed to assess company performance. It was implemented to support decision-making at an industrial company. The idea behind the model is that products or services should continually flow in the organization, as values streams. The model inclu...

Identifying Lean Software Development Values

Agile software development (ASD) has emerged as a practice-led initiative which offers great promise in improving software productivity. However some confusion exists as to its relationship with Lean Software Development (LSD). Some treat LSD as more or less synonymous with ASD whereas others view LSD as a different concept. The definition and positioning of LSD relative to ASD is important as ...

Using Lean Value Stream Mapping to Align the Work Streams of Two Companies

Value Stream Mapping (VSM) is a tool used in lean operations. Existing cases show how it has been used to launch a Lean organization or trigger large improvements, but there is little information on its use in merging the work streams of two discrete companies. This paper will discuss this approach.

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 ...

Identifying Real Cost Saving in Lean Manufacturing