Mechanical Department of Truba College of Engineering and Technology, Indore, MP, India
Abstract—Lean manufacturing is a performance-based process used in manufacturing organizations to
increase competitive advantage. The basics of lean manufacturing employ continuous
improvement processes to focus on the elimination of waste or no value added steps within an
organization. The challenge to organizations utilizing lean manufacturing is to create a culture
that will create and sustain long-term commitment from top management through the entire
workforce. The core idea of lean manufacturing is relentlessly work on eliminating waste from
the Manufacturing process. Another way to look at lean manufacturing is as a collection of tips,
tools, and techniques (i.e., best practices) that have been proven effective for driving waste out
of the manufacturing process.
Index Terms—Kaizan, Kanban, Just in time
Cite: Pratik Chikhalikar and Suman Sharma, "Implementation of Lean Manufacturing in an Engine Manufacturing Unit - A Review," International Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Robotics Research, Vol. 4, No. 1, pp. 404-419, January 2015.