Kaizen Implementation in an Industry in India: A Case Study

1Rajesh Gautam, 2Sushil Kumar, 3Dr. Sultan Singh

1Manav Bharti University, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, India

2Panipat institute of Engg. & Technology, Smalkha, Panipat, India

3Dept. of DCRUST, Murthal Sonepat, Haryana, India

(Kaizen 12)

Abstract

Thousands of small & medium scale industries are present in India. All are facing certain problems resulting in shortage of production and quality issues.

This case study deals with the kaizen implementation in an industry in an assembly line in India that manufactures front and rear axle for heavy and medium vehicles.

Kaizen technique has tremendous effect on operations of a firm, including design, distribution, marketing etc. and thus all level of a firm’s management.

A case study is presented to motivate practitioners to implement in small & medium scale Industries.

Keywords

Kaizen, Takt Time, Productivity, Cycle Time, MUDA’S, MURI, JIT