Lean manufacturing principle and applicationAs I keep telling you through out this website, lean manufacturing principles comes first. Then comes the application of lean manufacturing. Lean manufacturing principle is very simple. In fact so simple, people do not want to believe such a simple system can do big changes to their organizations. It doesn’t matter where you live or what your industry is. This principle will remain unchanged. On the other hand, lean manufacturing application is complex and unique to the place you are implementing. It is not only about changing the layouts and machinery used in the organization. Lean manufacturing application process involves lots of human factors and emotions. These are not easy to come over. First you have to think about the lean manufacturing principle. Learn this thoroughly. Each and every concept must be understood carefully. Then process this knowledge and apply to your problems. Understand the differences between your current system and the ideal lean manufacturing system. Think how you can bring your organization towards the ideal lean organization. Remember you have a unique set of problems, which requires unique solutions. Therefore do not try to fit a readymade solution to your organization. Finding solutions requires lots of creativity and systematic approach. Participation of people is also very important. As I told earlier, not only machines and process but also the feelings and emotions of the people must be treated as important. It will be people who will drive lean manufacturing forward not the machinery. Use lean manufacturing tools and techniques to overcome problems you identify in your system. Do not start using a tool without understanding why they are used. And keep improving day by day. While doing all these remember to stick to the lean manufacturing principle. Then comes the application. |
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