Abstract

This paper presents a structure for the implementation of some of the Lean Manufacturing (LM) tools and techniques. The structure employs analytical approach taking the company through various iterative implementation phases of robustness of operation, responsiveness to customers and proactive growth tactics. The framework incorporates a detailed assessment of the level of business environment turbulence and the impact of this turbulence on the enterprise. The results of this assessment are used to identify and customize an implantation plan as well as select the required tools and those measures of performance necessary to monitor the plans progress. This is being carried out at Jamshedpur India while aligning actions with the company‟s long term vision, mission and corporate strategy. The study revealed a lot of avenues for the improvement of the company. Viewing the situation from an operations management perspective, this paper presents a logical and well-structured framework and clear justification for implementing the LM to improve the product quality and productivity of the organization as a whole by which an organization can transform into a world-class enterprise.

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