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. 

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

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Case Studies