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<p>Lean Manufacturing (LM) practices have gained popularity as a means to achieve high-quality products while reducing costs and delivery times. However, the implementation of LM can be challenging, with a high failure rate. This paper aims to explore the perspectives of employees and managers on LM practices implemented in an automotive company. The research involved primary and secondary data analysis, combining observation, interviews, and a questionnaire survey. The survey assessed knowledge and skills, impact on quality improvement, motivation, supervisor support, control, and engagement in LM development. The results highlight the importance of management commitment and support in achieving successful LM implementation. Moreover, the study emphasises the positive impact of LM practices on employee motivation and the overall quality of processes and products. The PDCA cycle emerged as the most impactful tool, along with other recognised tools like Poka Yoke, Andon, Kaizen, Visual Management, and the 5S method. The findings contribute to understanding the implementation and effects of LM practices, providing insights for companies seeking improvement through Lean Manufacturing methodologies. </p>
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Lean Manufacturing (LM) practices have gained popularity as a means to achieve high-quality products while reducing costs and delivery times. However, the implementation of LM can be challenging, with a high failure rate. This paper aims to explore the perspectives of employees and managers on LM practices implemented in an automotive company. The research involved primary and secondary data analysis, combining observation, interviews, and a questionnaire survey. The survey assessed knowledge and skills, impact on quality improvement, motivation, supervisor support, control, and engagement in LM development. The results highlight the importance of management commitment and support in achieving successful LM implementation. Moreover, the study emphasises the positive impact of LM practices on employee motivation and the overall quality of processes and products. The PDCA cycle emerged as the most impactful tool, along with other recognised tools like Poka Yoke, Andon, Kaizen, Visual Management, and the 5S method. The findings contribute to understanding the implementation and effects of LM practices, providing insights for companies seeking improvement through Lean Manufacturing methodologies.

Lean Manufacturing Practices Assessment Case Study of Automotive Company 

Faculty of Organization and Management, Silesian University of Technology

Escuela Politecnica Superior, Universidad de Burgos, Av. Cantabria s/n

Student of Faculty of Organization and Management

Production Engineering Archives

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Lean Manufacturing (LM) practices have gained popularity as a means to achieve high-quality products while reducing costs and delivery times. However, the...

Lean Manufacturing Practices Assessment Case Study of Automotive Company

Published Online: Aug 28, 2023

Page range: 311 - 318

Received: May 17, 2023

Accepted: Jul 14, 2023

DOI: https://doi.org/10.30657/pea.2023.29.36

Keywords
Lean methods and tools, lean implementation, employees and managers, viewpoint, automotive

© 2023 Patrycja Hąbek et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Lean Manufacturing Practices Assessment Case Study of Automotive Company

Published Online: Aug 28, 2023

Page range: 311 - 318

Received: May 17, 2023

Accepted: Jul 14, 2023

DOI: https://doi.org/10.30657/pea.2023.29.36

KeywordsLean methods and tools, lean implementation, employees and managers, viewpoint, automotive

© 2023 Patrycja Hąbek et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Keywords
Lean methods and tools, lean implementation, employees and managers, viewpoint, automotive