Title: Analysis of lean practices in manufacturing industries: an ISM approach

Authors: Mahesh Chand; Suraj; O.P. Mishra

Addresses: Department of Mechanical Engineering, YMCA University of Science and Technology, Faridabad, Haryana 121006, India ' Department of Mechanical Engineering, YMCA University of Science and Technology, Faridabad, Haryana 121006, India ' Department of Mechanical Engineering, YMCA University of Science and Technology, Faridabad, Haryana 121006, India

Abstract: The role of lean manufacturing (LM) has increased with an increase competition in global market. A customer wants to buy a product at the lowest possible price without compromising quality. To overcome this problem, the role of lean manufacturing has been introduced. Lean manufacturing is capable for waste reduction without compromising both quality and productivity. To fulfil this purpose, 13 practices of LM have been identified through literature review and expert opinions from academics and industry experts. To identify the cross impact of LM practices, an interpretive structural modelling (ISM) approach have been utilised to find interrelation between these LM practices using MICMAC analysis. Results of this analysis are highly beneficial towards the implementation in industries getting lean.

Keywords: lean manufacturing; LM; interpretive structural modelling; ISM; practices.

DOI: 10.1504/IJSSCA.2019.098726

International Journal of Six Sigma and Competitive Advantage, 2019 Vol.11 No.1, pp.73 - 94

Received: 20 Jun 2018
Accepted: 28 Nov 2018
Published online: 01 Apr 2019 *

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