REDUCTION OF NON-VALUE ADDED ACTIVITIES IN AN APPAREL MANUFACTURING THROUGH VALUE STREAM MAPPING (VSM)

S Appaiah, C.S.Chethan Kumar, Varun Bhatt

Abstract: This paper discusses the problems with the Current State Map (CSM) were identified, by highlighting non-value added activities, The existing system is investigated for lead time problems and suitable remedial measures were implemented through VSM. The lean concepts and techniques are implemented in a garment unit . The outcome is that the the complete lead time is once decreased from 51 days to 43 days. The WIP at every work station has also been decreased.

Keywords: Lean Manufacturing, Lead Time, Non-value added activity, Value added activity, Value Stream Mapping, WIP, Wastage.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15623/ijret.2016.0528013