Track: Lean

Abstract

Abstract

This research paper presented the detailed and broader picture of one major lean tool i.e. Value Stream Mapping (VSM) in terms of its implementation in manufacturing industries. This narrative research is based on the review of previous studies. Literature review is summarized, discussed and presented in tables. Since, the waste has been the severe problem in industries due to its association with cost; thus it has been the focus of academicians and practitioners to study and implement such waste elimination philosophy. Since, lean manufacturing is an effective waste elimination technique and its tools have captured the immense attention of academicians and practitioners. Therefore, there is an extreme need to conduct such studies about the usefulness and drawbacks of the implementation of lean tools. In future, other lean tools can be discussed in depth to put clearer and broader picture and to draw more comprehensive conclusion. Moreover, existing studies lack to investigate the implementation in various sectors. Studies related to VSM are significantly important in development of lean knowledge due to individual sectors have major differences in their processes. In this regard, present review is conducted so as to put the open and broader picture of Value Stream Mapping (VSM) comprehensively.

Keywords:

Value Steam Mapping (VSM); lean manufacturing; lean thinking; lean management; lean tools.