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In this paper, a visual, data-driven operational level lean maturity model is developed. The model can be used to assess level of lean maturity and to compare it to performance results in different axes of manufacturing cells in order to evaluate lean effectiveness. As demonstrated in this paper, to measure effectiveness of lean manufacturing, both inputs (tools and processes) and outputs (performance) are measured separately and analyzed together. A case study is carried out for gathering data, analysis, and explanatory study of results. Qualitative and quantitative data on lean capability and performance of two manufacturing cells is collected using historical data and audit. A scoring system based on the major and minor non-conformances is suggested to quantify the indicators of leanness. Minimum of fuzzy membership values is selected to calculate overall performance. Then, the results of leanness are compared with performance to highlight the gaps of lean effectiveness. Results of the study show that the developed model can be used to measure both leanness and lean effectiveness through assessment of lean performance. The model can be applied by practitioners as a framework to design and develop a company-specific lean maturity model.
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Maasouman, M.A., Demirli, K. Development of a lean maturity model for operational level planning. Int J Adv Manuf Technol 83, 1171–1188 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-015-7513-4
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