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Universal Journal of Management Vol. 4(1), pp. 1 - 4
DOI: 10.13189/ujm.2016.040101
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Adoption of Leanness in the Manufacturing Industry
Jared Landry 1, Syed Adeel Ahmed 2,*
1 College of Engineering, University of New Orleans, USA
2 Xavier University of Louisiana, New Orleans, USA
ABSTRACT
Lean manufacturing is a technique that incorporates the elimination of waste, non-value-added activities, and developing a lean workforce. These practices are not implemented into an organization without a committed workforce, upper management leading by example, and the right techniques and management to ensure a smooth transition. Intralox has implemented lean manufacturing and operations into its culture to produce high quality parts efficiently and effectively. They have executed this practice through a lean workforce, levelizing inventory, and building in quality to each step of the process. These practices have ensured Intralox is a competitive organization in the plastic manufacturing industry.
KEYWORDS
Lean Manufacturing, Intralox, Continuous Improvement Cycle, JIT
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(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Jared Landry , Syed Adeel Ahmed , "Adoption of Leanness in the Manufacturing Industry," Universal Journal of Management, Vol. 4, No. 1, pp. 1 - 4, 2016. DOI: 10.13189/ujm.2016.040101.
(b). APA Format:
Jared Landry , Syed Adeel Ahmed (2016). Adoption of Leanness in the Manufacturing Industry. Universal Journal of Management, 4(1), 1 - 4. DOI: 10.13189/ujm.2016.040101.