Optimization of the production process through the introduction of lean production methods

Abstract

In conditions of severe political pressure on the Russian economy, sanctions and instability, enterprises in many industries are on the verge of survival. That is why the issues of optimizing all processes and reducing losses are becoming especially relevant now. A higher level of production efficiency can be ensured by the introduction of lean production tools and methods at enterprises. The authors of the article consider the practice of applying the concept of lean production in foreign and Russian companies, conduct a comparative analysis of the main indicators obtained from the implementation of saving technologies in them, identify the reasons for the lag of domestic enterprises according to these indicators. The article notes that, unfortunately, a significant number of defective products, the presence of excessive stocks and excessive duration of the production cycle still remain characteristic of most Russian enterprises. The basis of the research in the article is the enterprise "FKP "NPO "Kazan Precision Engineering Plant", which is at the initial stages of the implementation of this concept. On the example of the fuse housing, the optimization of the production process for its manufacture is considered in detail. The general procedure for carrying out these works is outlined, which consists in systematizing production losses, identifying the main problems that cause them, determining the rank of problems and developing a set of measures to eliminate them using lean production methods. Further, for each identified problem, solutions are proposed and their impact on production is determined. It is noted that the total economic effect of the implementation of these measures will be approximately 47%, which proves the need to continue this work in other areas of production.