Article: Impact of lean manufacturing tools on the productive efficiency of the industrial sector: a review Journal: International Journal of Mechatronics and Manufacturing Systems (IJMMS) 2025 Vol.18 No.4 pp.395 - 421 Abstract: Improving production efficiency is essential for ensuring industrial profitability and sustainability. This study analyses the impact of Lean Manufacturing (LM) tools on production efficiency through a systematic literature review. The PIOC framework and PRISMA 2020 guidelines were applied to identify and select relevant studies from the Scopus and Web of Science databases, resulting in 43 papers for analysis. The findings indicate that production time (34.88%), lead time (23.26%), and cycle time (18.60%) are the most influential factors affecting production efficiency. Among the LM tools, value stream mapping (62.79%), 5S (53.49%), and Ishikawa (30.23%) were the most frequently implemented and demonstrated strong potential for identifying and eliminating non-value-added activities. The review also highlights that integrating LM with Industry 4.0 technologies enhances data-driven decision-making and operational performance. However, implementation success depends on balancing the expected efficiency gains against investment costs, technological integration, and organisational capabilities. Inderscience Publishers - linking academia, business and industry through research

Title: Impact of lean manufacturing tools on the productive efficiency of the industrial sector: a review

Authors: Daniel Silva-Ruiz; Nestor A. Sánchez-Goycochea; Yenny Anali Tenorio-Ortiz

Addresses: Departamento de Ingeniería Industrial, Universidad Tecnológica del Perú Chiclayo, 14000, Peru ' Departamento de Ingeniería Industrial, Universidad Tecnológica del Perú Chiclayo, 14000, Peru ' Departamento de Ingeniería Industrial, Universidad Tecnológica del Perú Chiclayo, 14000, Peru

Abstract: Improving production efficiency is essential for ensuring industrial profitability and sustainability. This study analyses the impact of Lean Manufacturing (LM) tools on production efficiency through a systematic literature review. The PIOC framework and PRISMA 2020 guidelines were applied to identify and select relevant studies from the Scopus and Web of Science databases, resulting in 43 papers for analysis. The findings indicate that production time (34.88%), lead time (23.26%), and cycle time (18.60%) are the most influential factors affecting production efficiency. Among the LM tools, value stream mapping (62.79%), 5S (53.49%), and Ishikawa (30.23%) were the most frequently implemented and demonstrated strong potential for identifying and eliminating non-value-added activities. The review also highlights that integrating LM with Industry 4.0 technologies enhances data-driven decision-making and operational performance. However, implementation success depends on balancing the expected efficiency gains against investment costs, technological integration, and organisational capabilities.

Keywords: LM; industry; production time; lead time; cycle time; waste reduction; Industry 4.0; SMEs; small and medium enterprises; VSM; value stream mapping; Ishikawa.

DOI: 10.1504/IJMMS.2025.155748

International Journal of Mechatronics and Manufacturing Systems, 2025 Vol.18 No.4, pp.395 - 421

Received: 27 Jan 2026
Accepted: 22 Jun 2026
Published online: 12 Aug 2026 *

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