Track: Lean Six Sigma

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to review the existing literature on Lean Manufacturing (LM) implementation at industrial level so that its applications and advantages can be revealed in diverse industrial sectors. A narrative literature review was conducted to put the broader picture of LM implementation in various types of industries. Previous studies on LM implementation were reviewed and summarized. Data Analysis was conducted and presented by tables, charts, and graphs. The latest Literature of lean manufacturing illustrates that where ever lean manufacturing is being practiced, no matter at small or large scale, it would yield better results. This asserts SME’s and large businesses to practice lean manufacturing in their industrial operations for the persistence in the dynamic market. Limited LM papers are available for each category of industrial sectors and among them maximum of the review papers has been written on specific industrial sectors. Thus, it was highly needed to write a paper by which the collective and broader picture of LM implementation in various types of industries can be depicted. In this regard, literature review on LM implementation in diverse industries (i.e. food, electronics, furniture, automotive, manufacturing, textile and process) was included in this paper.

Keywords: lean manufacturing; waste; review; lead time.