International Journal of Engineering Research

M. G. S. Dilanthi ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Industrial Management, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Kuliyapitiya, LK

Abstract

Lean manufacturing has evolved over time devising with thinking of waste reduction. Many researchers have studied in this field and have tried to define the concept and to evaluate its performance. Therefore the main purpose of this paper is to recognize the conceptual evolution and to comprehend such empirical work related to lean manufacturing.

Keywords

Waste Reduction, Lean Manufacturing, Production Philosophy, Operational Performance, Lean Best Practices.

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M. G. S. Dilanthi ¹, M. M. D. R. Deegahawature ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Industrial Management, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Kuliyapitiya, LK

Abstract

The Manufacturing Excellence program is a novel productivity improvement strategy implemented in the Sri Lankan manufacturing industry. This research was to identify its maintenance function composed of related maintenance practices adopted by the selected company. Data were collected through a self-structured questionnaire. By using multivariate analysis, the pertinent maintenance function was determined.

Keywords

Manufacturing Excellence Program, Productivity Improvement, Maintenance Function, Maintenance Practices.

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