ASSESSMENT OF LEAN TOOLS IMPLEMENTATION IN AUTO PARTS INDUSTRIES (MSMEs) LUDHIANA by Manmohan Singh Ubhi
Abstract
Lean Manufacturing plays an important role in achieving the productivity targets of industries. The impact of lean manufacturing is lower in India as compared to the developed countries. This study is an assessment of Lean Manufacturing tools and techniques in Auto parts industries. The main objective to conduct this study is to find the level of degree used in lean tools and techniques ,benefits and the barriers when implementing lean tools in auto parts industry .Survey has been done in 80 Auto parts industries Ludhiana. ANOVA and post hoc test had used to analyze the data. After doing analysis it has been found that medium scale industries use greater amount of lean tools as compared to the small and micro scale industries. Most important lean tool used in micro, small and medium was visual factory, PDCA and smart goals respectively. Barriers and benefits were also found for all type of industries. Major barriers founded in micro, small and medium industries were lack of communication, attitude of shop floor management and degree of investment respectively. Main benefits preferred by micro, small and medium scale industries were lead time reduction, reduction in cost and reduction in scrap respectively.
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