It has been proved that the implementation of Lean
Manufacturing (LM) in the organization will be reflected in long term benefits.
However, this implementation is not an easy task and it requires extensive work
to do not only inside but outside of the organization. The correct and
successful application of the tools is the only way to achieve the objectives
of the LM and in requires time and regular training in order to the knowledge and
practice to be internalized by the organization.
As the basic focus of LM is the elimination of any kind of
waste existing in the organization processes,
This task should be systematic so in case of any partial
elimination of waste, the company could take advantage of it, gaining momentum
and sustaining it along the time.
The reduction of time waste (in the processes line, a
process waiting for the previous one to release the material that should come)
will be reflected in the reduction of the over process time of the line.
The application of LM will include issues as the definition
of a point of use storage, the deployment of visual systems, production planning
improving, better load definition, etc.
The best way to overcome the obstacles found during the
implementation of LM practices in the organization will be based in a correct definition
of the plan for doing it. Special attention should be put in the design of such
plan and the detail of the actions for implementation. It should be analyzed as
well some possible measures for avoiding or correcting troubles in case they
appear during the process.
The use of Kaizen will have special importance as the use of
this tool will motivate and drive employees to lock for opportunities to
improve their work, which at the end will result in productivity improvements. When the good result is attained, recognition
and even rewarding should be applied.
