Title: An optimised framework for the implementation of hybrid lean and agile manufacturing systems in the rolling industry for India

Authors: Rahul Sindhwani; Punj Lata Singh; Vipin Kaushik; Sumit Sharma; Rajender Kumar

Addresses: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Amity School of Engineering and Technology, Amity University, Uttar Pradesh, Noida (U.P), 201313, India ' Department of Civil Engineering, Amity School of Engineering and Technology, Amity University, Uttar Pradesh, Noida (U.P), 201313, India ' Department of Mechanical Engineering, Amity School of Engineering and Technology, Amity University, Uttar Pradesh, Noida (U.P), 201313, India ' Department of Mechanical Engineering, Amity School of Engineering and Technology, Amity University, Uttar Pradesh, Noida (U.P), 201313, India ' Mechanical Department, FET, MRIIRS, Faridabad, Haryana, India

Abstract: The rolling manufacturing companies play an important role in manufacturing of sheet metals and applications of lean and agile manufacturing industry in an integrated form consequence to yield better performance and results. The common factors of a lean and agile manufacturing system were analysed by weighted interpretive structural modelling (W-ISM) approach. ISM approach is well suited for demonstrating the implementation of lean and agile manufacturing concepts in several aspects of the rolling industry while the comprehensive index (CI) further augments the recognition of such key factors. The analysis of CI value will help the managers from the rolling industry in implementing the lean-agile manufacturing systems.

Keywords: lean manufacturing; agile manufacturing; rolling industry; weighted interpretive structural modelling; W-ISM; MICMAC analysis; India.

DOI: 10.1504/IJSSCA.2021.120215

International Journal of Six Sigma and Competitive Advantage, 2021 Vol.13 No.1/2/3, pp.289 - 310

Received: 14 May 2020
Accepted: 15 Sep 2020
Published online: 11 Jan 2022 *

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