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Lean Manufacturing to Improve Management and Results in Metrological Testing Laboratories - A Case Study

Year: 2024

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: "The article addresses the importance of using Lean Manufacturing as aviable alternative for companies in a highly competitive global economic context,aiming to optimize processes and reduce waste. The methodology is applied inMetrological Testing Laboratories, identifying and eliminating 8 wastes, bringingbenefits such as eliminating failures, reducing costs and optimizing service time. Thecase study presented is an example of applying Lean Manufacturing in a laboratory,resulting in waste reduction, process improvement and increased productivity. Theresearch contributes to the management of metrological laboratories, suggestingdirections for mapping processes and adapting layouts for integrated environments. "

DOI: 10.5151/siintec2024-392117

Authors: Leonardo Almeida de Cerqueira, Leticia de Alencar Pereira Rodrigues, Aloisio Santos Nascimento Filho, Hugo Saba

Language: English

Topic: Management and Optimization Techniques

Subfield: Strategy and Management

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Responsible consumption and production, Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: gold

OpenAlex ID: W4406753092

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