Lean Waste in the Manufacturing Industry

Abstract

In principle, the basic idea of achieving Lean production is continuous waste reduction. This implies a reduction of all activities that do not contribute to the successful operation of the company, and thus do not add value to the product or service. Each wastes significantly affects the production time, price as well as the quality of the product, which makes the company less competitive in today's market. By identifying failures that lead to Lean waste and reducing or eliminating them, the wastes are reduced, which leads to a significant improvement in the production process. Continuous improvement in production through waste elimination has been recognized as one of the most important tasks of socially responsible organizations.