- Identifying the fact that their wastes to be removed
- Analyzing the waste and finding the root causes for these wastes.
- Finding the solution for these root causes
- Application these solution and achieving the objectives
When this is achieved we go back to stage 1 and continue this loop over again for that we also
used some tools and techniques to find roots of problems or way to solve it
- Total quality management
- Kaizen
- 7 – QC tools
- Statistical control
- Total productive maintenance
- Craft (design layout)
- Just in time
- Inventory analysis process
- Bench marking
Lean manufacturing is a buzz word more often resulting in terms like benefits, cost reduction, lead
time reduction by 50% at least, reduce work in progress up to 80%, floor, saving around 30% increase
productivity at least 30% overall cost reduction.
Not only quantitative fill but there are and more other advantages which we finds with lean
manufacturing like:
- Good team spirit which will drive your organization to the excellence,
- innovative culture in the organization,
- self-driven people,
- pleasant working conditions,
- worker involvement and improved worker satisfaction,
- longer machine life,
- systematic approach to work,
- improved flexibility,
- environment friendly,
- built in quality etc..