The textile industry is a key contributor to Peru’s economy, representing 6.4% of the national manufacturing GDP and generating over USD 1.3 billion in exports annually (PromPerú, 2022; MINCETUR, 2023). In response to increasing global competition, particularly from Asia, Peruvian textile companies must enhance their efficiency and quality standards.
The study applied three core Lean techniques—5S, Poka Yoke, and Kanban—to optimize production, eliminate waste, and improve process control. The project included employee training, reorganization of workspaces, use of visual tools, and error-prevention systems. After three months, the company saw a 7% increase in productivity, 9% improvement in product quality, and 15% rise in customer satisfaction, based on internal KPIs and survey data.
The results demonstrate that Lean principles, traditionally applied in large-scale industries, can effectively improve operations in SMEs within developing countries. This case study highlights how industrial engineering tools contribute to innovation, sustainability, and global competitiveness in traditional sectors like the Peruvian textile industry (Womack & Jones, 2003; Rother & Shook, 2009).