Abstract:
This paper aims at proving that lean manufacturing can be successfully
implemented in a semi-process industry, to reduce defects, waste, waiting time,
processing time, inventory, and space.Acase studywas performed on a medium sized
ceramic industry which resulted in waiting time reduction by 32%, processing time
reduction by 1.02%, reduction in inventory by 36%, defects reduction (average) by
40.51%, reduction in manpower by 6.85% and cost saving of US $ 0.61 million in one
financial year. It might represent new opportunities for lean practitioners/researchers
who are interested in substantiating their lean endeavors in semi-process industries