Influence Mechanism of Lean Production to Manufacturing Enterprises’ Competitiveness

The article discusses the possibility of integrating the traditionally opposed approaches of Agile and Kanban in the management of large manufacturing enterprises. The aim of the study is to develop a new algorithm for the implementation of lean production via formation of small work groups that operate based on Scrum methodology. Authors have classified famous approaches to lean manufacturing implementation, identified general patterns, and proposed a new integrated approach. The developed algorithm helps to launch lean production at a large enterprise in a most efficient way, quickly involve personnel in the change process, and identify change leaders. Agile frameworks in lean management support to get a specific result in a short time and make quick adjustments to scheduled plans.

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How does Business Orientation of Manufacturing Enterprises Define the Utilisation of Lean Production?

Acta Polytechnica Hungarica ◽

10.12700/aph.17.9.2020.9.1 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 17 (9) ◽

pp. 7-18

Author(s):

Waleed Rashad ◽

Kornélia Lazányi ◽

Vojko Potocan ◽

Zlatko Nedelko

Keyword(s):

Lean Production ◽

Manufacturing Enterprises ◽

Business Orientation

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Study of Lean Production’s Impact on Improving Manufacturing Enterprise’s Core Competitiveness

Applied Mechanics and Materials ◽

10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.220-223.35 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 220-223 ◽

pp. 35-39

Author(s):

Hong Liang Zhang ◽

Zhan Wen Niu

Keyword(s):

Lean Production ◽

Key Factors ◽

Core Competitiveness ◽

Lean Implementation ◽

Manufacturing Enterprises

The manufacturing enterprises in China began to learn and apply lean production at early 1980s, but till now the application scale and level is still far behind Japan and America, so it is necessary to research the relation of lean implementation with enterprises in China. This paper applies grey superior analysis to study lean production’s impact on manufacturing enterprises’ core competitiveness using practical data of China. Through analysis, key factors of lean production to competitiveness improvement and main aspects of core competitiveness affected greatly by lean production are recognized. Finally, based on analysis result, some advice on implementing lean production successfully is given to manufacturing enterprises of China.

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Using ISM to analyse relationship between barriers and LEAN implementation in Vietnam manufacturing enterprises

Tạp chí Nghiên cứu Tài chính - Marketing ◽

10.52932/jfm.vi60.3 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Nguyễn Trọng Hiền Tôn

Keyword(s):

Lean Production ◽

Structural Modeling ◽

Interpretive Structural Modeling ◽

Lean Implementation ◽

Manufacturing Enterprises

Companies have been implementing Lean production to improve their business performances; nevertheless many of them have experienced difficulties in applying and then encountering failure. Researchers have identified a large number of barriers to Lean implementation. Understanding the barriers and interactions between them is critical to reach the success of lean. Using the “Interpretive Structural Modeling” (ISM) to analyse the interdependence and interaction between barriers, this study aims to help Vietnamese manufacturer gain deeper understanding in terms of barriers, from which managers can help prioritise and manage them.

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Special Issue on Green and Lean Production

International Journal of Automation Technology ◽

10.20965/ijat.2017.p0541 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 11 (4) ◽

pp. 541-541

Author(s):

Masaru Nakano ◽

Fumio Kojima

Keyword(s):

Production Systems ◽

Lean Production ◽

Sustainable Manufacturing ◽

Manufacturing Companies ◽

Special Issue ◽

Lot Size ◽

Peer Reviews ◽

Manufacturing Enterprises ◽

Conventional Production ◽

Green Production

Green production for a sustainable world has increased in importance as society has increased in its awareness of global warming, energy security, pollution, and the metals shortage. Lean production is a concept considered in successful manufacturing enterprises. Green and lean are often achieved together, such when both waste and energy consumption are reduced. On the other hand, the two are sometimes thought to be at odds, such as when the frequent transportation and small lot size often used in lean production consumes more energy usage than does conventional production. The integration of green and lean is familiar to those who study sustainability. The three bottom lines of sustainability are ecological, economic, and social sustainability. The ecological and economic dimensions have been discussed in the field of production systems. Proactive scenario simulation is required for the evaluation of sustainability as well as for the discussion of integrated criteria of sustainability. This special issue covers both green and lean topics in the production field. It considers the challenges that need to be addressed so that researchers and practitioners may engage in scientific and practical discussions of these topics. Six contributions from academic institutes and six contributions from manufacturing companies have been accepted. This special issue is expected to encourage both academics and practitioners to discuss future collaboration. Most contributions deal with integrated green and lean issues. Some academic papers evaluate sustainability. Case studies as technical papers or development reports have been provided by industrial contributors. Methodologies range from survey to life cycle assessment to simulation to implementation. The applications range from machine development for green production to national technical policy for sustainable manufacturing. All papers were refereed through careful peer reviews. We would like to express my sincere appreciation to the authors for their submissions and to the reviewers for their invaluable efforts, as together they made possible the publication of this special issue.

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Research on Lean Assembly

Key Engineering Materials ◽

10.4028/www.scientific.net/kem.499.378 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 499 ◽

pp. 378-383

Author(s):

Y.H. Liu ◽

Dun Wen Zuo

Keyword(s):

Manufacturing Industry ◽

Mixed Model ◽

Lean Production ◽

Assembly Line Balancing ◽

Management Tools ◽

Manufacturing Enterprises ◽

Assembly Cell ◽

Assembly Technology ◽

Modern Manufacturing ◽

High Flexibility

Lean Production, which was born in manufacturing industry, is considered to be the most suitable production mode for the modern manufacturing enterprises. This paper investigates the application of Lean Production Thinking in the assembly technology, and proposes the concept of Lean Assembly. The Lean Assembly could be described as follows: Eliminating all wastes in assembly process through certain management tools and technologies. There are three sub goals of Lean Assembly: zero inventories, high flexibility, zero defects. What’s more, this paper studies several key technologies, such as assembly line balancing, mixed-model scheduling, part supplying, assembly cell, virtual assembly etc.

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A New Approach to Achieve Lean Production in Workshop-Production Preparation Package

Materials Science Forum ◽

10.4028/www.scientific.net/msf.532-533.1036 ◽

2006 ◽

Vol 532-533 ◽

pp. 1036-1039

Author(s):

Tao Li ◽

Run Xiao Wang ◽

Li Jun Song ◽

Zhi Qing Luo

Keyword(s):

Performance Management ◽

Production Efficiency ◽

Lean Production ◽

Preparation Time ◽

New Approach ◽

Time Production ◽

Manufacturing Enterprises ◽

Cost Of Production ◽

And Performance ◽

Production Preparation

According to idea of lean production, in order to shorten production preparation time, production preparation package is brought forward. The concept, flow and performance management about production preparation package is introduced. Production efficiency is improved and cost of production is reduced in the aeronautical manufacturing enterprises.

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