Análise de implementação da manufatura enxuta sob a perspectiva do benchmarking enxuto

Abstract

Lean benchmarking is a method that assists in the implementation of lean manufacturing, also known as the Toyota production system. During the implementation of lean manufacturing, companies may face challenges, either due to a lack of knowledge about the method or resistance to a shift in mindset. Lean benchmarking acts as a support tool, providing companies with an action plan for implementing lean manufacturing. The method uses a questionnaire with 37 indicators, divided into four variables (demand, product, production planning and control, and shop floor), to provide a diagnosis of the current state of production. The central objective of this study is to analyze the implementation of lean manufacturing in real cases from the perspective of lean benchmarking. The research conducted was descriptive/explanatory, in which a checklist containing the variables of lean benchmarking was created. Subsequently, this checklist was applied to cases of companies that implemented lean manufacturing techniques in their production lines. The results showed that, in none of the cases, did the implementation cover all the points of the lean benchmarking method, as expected, reinforcing and consolidating the effectiveness of the method.