PRODUCTIVITY IMPROVEMENT THROUGH LEAN DEPLOYMENT & WORK STUDY METHODS

Prathamesh P. Kulkarni, Sagar S. Kshire, Kailas V. Chandratre

Abstract: The objective of this paper is to present an overview on a new combined methodology for the efficient improvement in productivity with the help of various Work Study Methods associated with Lean Manufacturing Principles & Tools. Lean manufacturing tools are one of the most influential & most effective methodologies for eliminating wastes (MUDA), controlling quality, and improving overall performance of any machine, system or process in any industry with the complete assurance of large annual profit margins. This prescriptive paper proposes genuine solutions & concepts for implementing Work Study Methods and deploying associated lean manufacturing tools in any enterprise or industry, covering the technical, engineering, and manufacturing aspects as well as the business etiquette affairs. Lean Manufacturing together with Work Study Methods, being the most sophisticated & vast area of studies has a huge scope for implementation & deployment of their very own concepts.

Keywords: 5S, Wastes (Muda), Time & Method Study, Setup Time Reduction (SUR), Standardized Work (SDW).

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15623/ijret.2014.0302076