Application of value stream mapping in an Indian camshaft manufacturing organisation

Abstract

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to apply value stream mapping (VSM) for enabling leanness in an Indian camshaft manufacturing organisation.Design/methodology/approach – Literature on lean manufacturing and VSM has been performed. A suitable organisation has been identified for conducting the case study. The current state map has been developed after making necessary observations and calculations. Then various improvement proposals have been identified and the future state map has been developed.Findings – The industrial impact as a result of implementing the proposals has been determined. The improvement in leanness parameters has been found.Research limitations/implications – The implementation study has been conducted in only one organisation. But the organisation has implemented world‐class strategies such as ISO quality management system. Hence, the experiences gained by the conduct of this implementation study are feasible and deployable in similar organisations.Practical implications – In ord...