TRANSITION TO THE BASIS OF THE CONCEPT OF LEAN PRODUCTION AS A SUCCESSION OF NEGATIVE TRENDS AT MINING ENTERPRISES AND METALLURGICAL COMPLEX OF UKRAINE
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Purpose. Analysis of the features of the transition to the concept of lean production of enterprises of the mining and metallurgical complex (MMC) of Ukraine, located on the territory of the Dnipropetrovsk region. Prospects for the implementation of these approaches to 2020. Methodology. While writing the article, the following methods were used: questioning and interviews at the stage of collecting primary information, as well as the method of comparative analysis in justifying recommendations regarding the prospects for implementing the concept of lean production for the period up to 2020. Findings. The article analyzes the transition to the principles of the concept of lean production on the example of two enterprises of the MMC of Ukraine, geographically located within the Dnipropetrovsk region. The prospects for further implementation of the tools of the Lean Production concept for the period up to 2020 are considered. Originality. The importance of the practical application of methods and tools of the theory of the concept of lean manufacturing, in particular of the 5 C system and of the Submission of Proposals was confirmed. The necessity of applying various methods of auditing production activities was proved. This will optimize costs within the organization and affect the level of competitiveness of its products. Practical value. Understanding the fact that the company's profit is only an external manifestation of the correct management decision to minimize losses within the company will allow enterprises of the mining and metallurgical industry of Ukraine as a whole to progress.