APPLICATION OF LEAN TOOLS IN THE SUPPLY CHAIN OF A MAINTENANCE ENVIRONMENT

Authors

  • Cornelius Jacobus Fourie University of Stellenbosch
  • Nicholas E Umeh University of Stellenbosch

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7166/28-1-1507

Keywords:

Lean thinking, Value Stream Mapping, Maintenance, Rolling Stock.

Abstract

Historically, Lean thinking has limited applications in the maintenance environment (that is, a non-manufacturing environment). This article reports on the Lean tools that can be implemented in the maintenance environment. To achieve this, a typical supply chain management of a rolling stock service organisation was used for analysis and validation. The approach was initially to map the current supply chain process through a standard method of value stream mapping so as to identify non-Lean activities. After mapping the current state, other suitable Lean tools for the current supply chain management were applied. Finally, performance Indicators were formulated for continuous review and assessment. 

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Author Biographies

Cornelius Jacobus Fourie, University of Stellenbosch

Chairholder, PRASA Engineering Research Chair, Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Stellenbosch

Nicholas E Umeh, University of Stellenbosch

Postgraduate student, PRASA Engineering Research Chair.

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Published

2017-05-26

How to Cite

Fourie, C. J., & Umeh, N. E. (2017). APPLICATION OF LEAN TOOLS IN THE SUPPLY CHAIN OF A MAINTENANCE ENVIRONMENT. The South African Journal of Industrial Engineering, 28(1), 176–189. https://doi.org/10.7166/28-1-1507

Issue

Vol. 28 No. 1 (2017)

Section

Case Studies

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