Lean Rules Identification and Classification for Manufacturing Industry

Lean theory, principles and tools, are intended to highlight the value within the company and eliminate waste entirely. Despite the large amount of literature work on lean, there is a lack of in-depth analysis for collection and categorization of specific lean rules for the manufacturing industry. Therefore, the present work proposes a classification, formalization and identification of lean rules, in order to create a comprehensive and applicable library of lean rules, after the investigation of academic literature and a mould-making industry. Finally, the "drawer" idea is introduced aiming to motivate employees of different hierarchical levels in the lean rules development. (C) 2016 The Authors. Published by Elsevier B.V.