Abstract:
Lean manufacturing is a branch of manufacturing, that finds out the optimized route for a process to be completed. It isn’t just about using tools or changing a few steps in our manufacturing processes. It changes the whole view of the business and it progress. Right from supply chain to the managers role, is taken into consideration in this process. Lean is also known as a cost cutting mechanism. It helps companies strive for increased efficiency, decreasing the losses. Mapping and analysis (statistical) are the main approaches to lean. Lean focuses on step by step analysis of waste reduction, keeping the process clean and optimized. This poster will give an insight about Kaizen or Continuous Improvement, which helped improving the production, and simultaneously increased efficiency. Key tools and techniques used in lean systems are: Six Sigma, Muda, Poka-yoke, Kaizen, Kanban, 5S.
