Implementation of the lean conceptand simulations in SMEs : a case study

Tanasić, Zorana (author), Janjić, Goran (author), Soković, Mirko (author), Kušar, Janez (author)

Increasing competition and globalization that encompasses all dealings in the world of business compel SMEs to seek more successful organizational and management modes and approaches. This paper presents a simulation model for the application of Lean methods and tools in SMEs and their impact on the improvement of production processes and product sustainability. The Lean concept can be used to achieve more efficient production whilst manufacturing lower-cost products including shorter manufacturing cycle, high quality, and added value. Research results show the usefulness of the application of dynamic simulations in the detection of critical places in processes and the usefulness of the application of relevant Lean methods and Lean tools for process improvement. Simulation results underline better performance of product manufacturing through the use of Lean tools with the aim to eliminate any waste. Reengineering the assembly line focuseson the following aspects, namely reducing waste, internal logistics, redesigning workplaces, and changing the workplace layout.

• Language: English
• Keywords: lean concept, lean methods and tools, SMEs, VSM, simulation, wastes of assembly line
• Work type: Article
• Typology: 1.01 - Original Scientific Article
• Organization: FS - Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
• Publication status: Published
• Publication version: Version of Record
• Year: 2022
• Number of pages: 12 str.
• Numbering: Vol. 21, no. 1
• PID: 20.500.12556/RUL-135268
• UDC: 658.5
• ISSN on article: 1726-4529
• COBISS.SI-ID: 99623683
• Publication date in RUL: 03.03.2022

Record is a part of a journal

• Title: International journal of simulation modelling
• Shortened title: Int. j. simul. model.
• Publisher: DAAAM International Vienna
• ISSN: 1726-4529
• COBISS.SI-ID: 8008982

Licences

• License: CC BY 4.0, Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International
• Link: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
• Description: This is the standard Creative Commons license that gives others maximum freedom to do what they want with the work as long as they credit the author.
• Licensing start date: 03.03.2022

Secondary language

• Language: Slovenian
• Keywords: koncept vitkosti, metode in orodja vitkosti, MSP, ATV, simulacija, zapravljanja na montažni liniji