Lean Manufacturing Implementation and Benefit in Production Activities

Abstract

Lean manufacturing is a culture in which all employees continuously look for away to improve processes. In this research paper identify the most common types of waste from production in manufacturing. And also to describe some methods and how implement the lean manufacturing included Just-in-time, Kaizen, Six-sigma, Total Quality Management (TQM), the 5S. Additional, the paper figures out many benefits that are associated with lean manufacturing industries: Improved customer service; delivering exactly what the customer wants when they want it. Improved productivity; improvements in throughput and value add per person. With higher quality, reductions in defects and rework. Innovation; staff are fully involved so improved morale and participation in the business; Reduced waste; less transport, moving, waiting, space, and physical waste. Improved lead times; Business able to respond quicker, quicker set ups, fewer delays. Less work in progress and inventory, so less capital tied up. All of the above have financial impacts on the business, as well as helping manufacturing become a business that can better react to and meet the customer's needs.