Impact of lean tools selection: a simulation study of two assessment approaches Online publication date: Tue, 30-Sep-2014
by Hung-da Wan; Saumya Tamma
International Journal of Rapid Manufacturing (IJRAPIDM), Vol. 3, No. 4, 2013
Abstract: As lean becomes more popular in various industries, the amount of available lean tools also increases. Selecting appropriate tools to be implemented to the right place at the right time becomes a challenge. Several methods have been developed to help, including some assessment-based approaches and value stream mapping. Creating a good 'future state' map requires solid knowledge and experiences. While assessment tools are available for inexperienced users, they often rely on static models or roadmaps that may not suit a variety of systems. This paper investigates the impact of using different selection methods of lean tools in improvement projects. A simulation study based on a real manufacturing system has been conducted for the comparison of effectiveness of two assessment-based approaches. The results show that when lean tools are selected by an adaptive assessment approach, the improvement progresses better than using a static roadmap approach.
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