PRODUCTIVITY IMPROVEMENT IN SMALL SCALE INDUSTRIES BY USING LEAN MANUFACTURING TOOL

Competitive market is forcing big organizations to utilize the untapped potential of Medium Size Manufacturing Enterprises (MSME). Lean manufacturing system (LMS) is characterized by reduced product development and manufacturing lead-time, team based work organizations, low setup/changeover times, multifunctional workers and JIT deliveries from few reliable suppliers. Effective utilization of workforce is a primary objective for any manufacturing organization is no exception to this. In-fact, considering the significant environmental and safety risks associated , it becomes imperative to deploy the right number of associates in the plant and at appropriate locations.It is an applied methodology of scientific, objective technique that cause work tasks in a process to be performed with a minimum of non-value adding activities resulting in greatly reduced wait time, queue time, move time, administrative time, and other delays. The prime objective is to evolve and test several strategies to eliminate waste on the shop floor.