A FRAMEWORK FOR LEAN READINESS EVALUATION USING A HIERARCHICAL FUZZY SYSTEM

Authors

  • S M Baskaran Department of Mechanical Engineering, AMET University, Chennai-603112
  • A R Lakshmanan Department of Mechanical Engineering, PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore-641004

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7166/30-1-1988

Keywords:

Lean Readiness, Critical Success Factors, Barriers, Fuzzy Logic, Hierarchical Fuzzy System

Abstract

Lean manufacturing is becoming the frontrunner in solving manufacturing-related problems. To sustain the lean journey, assessing lean readiness is the appropriate way to implement it in any industry. In this research, lean readiness is evaluated in a case study industry using a framework model. It consists of two dimensions: the critical success factors, and the barriers. Using force field analysis, the conflicting nature of these dimensions was portrayed. With the help of fuzzy logic, a hierarchical fuzzy system was developed to evaluate lean readiness. The result of this method opens up a new direction for managers to identify lean readiness.

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Published

2019-05-29

How to Cite

Baskaran, S. M., & Lakshmanan, A. R. (2019). A FRAMEWORK FOR LEAN READINESS EVALUATION USING A HIERARCHICAL FUZZY SYSTEM. The South African Journal of Industrial Engineering, 30(1), 220–234. https://doi.org/10.7166/30-1-1988

Issue

Vol. 30 No. 1 (2019)

Section

Case Studies

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