Implementation of lean techniques in the packaging machine to optimize the cycle time of the machine

Abstract

Lean manufacturing is one of the techniques that many major businesses are attempting to implement to stay competitive in the international market. This work aims to improve cost reduction, standardization, and assembly cycle time optimization of a packaging machine using lean techniques. Amongst various tools of lean manufacturing techniques like waste elimination, standardized work approach, visual management, etc., are used. Among the eight types of waste, waste related to the packaging machine like incorrect processing, waiting, and unused employee creativity were identified and reduced. Kaizen is done for value engineering purposes. The work instruction manual is created to avoid the waste of incorrect processing and optimize the machine’s cycle time.