Techniques to deploy lean concept : A Review

Purpose: Lean manufacturing concept is most important to be used in an automobile industry system for reduction in the waste, which decreases the yield. The techniques used for implementing Lean concept are helpful to find the waste throughout the industry and suggest the techniques to get rid of from that waste. By these techniques without using much cost and labor we can reduce waste producing in the process. In this context, this study is an attempt to remove the roadblocks in implementing Lean concept in Indian automobile industry. Design/Methodology/Approach: Various tools and techniques have been identified from the literature review. The various roadblocks have been identified through the study and the responses from the experts on the Lean Implementation. . The model consists of six major lean tools, which are Policy Deployment, Visual Management, Continuous Improvement, Standardized Work, Just in Time, and Value Stream Mapping and the other tools and methods which fall within such as 5s, TPM, and A3 thinking. Findings: Twenty four variables have been identified from the literature review. Out of which six major lean tools are identified for successful lean implementation. . This roadmap consists of four parts: a model for lean implementation, specific barriers to lean implementation along with solutions to those barriers, and best practice checklists for the5s system and Value Stream Mapping. Research limitations/implications: Summing up it has to be said that the conclusions drawn in this lean survey are more based on indications than on statistically significant results. As shown, the opinions of the respondents could not always be supported by statistics. Even where it was possible, the results should be looked at more closely and considered to be more of a general indication rather than a statistical proof, that certain aspects are critical to successful lean implementation. However, as most of the findings of the literature review were reflected by opinions in the survey, it can still be said that the applicability of the theory to the population could be confirmed.