Abstract

GONZALEZ GAITAN, Henry Helí; MARULANDA GRISALES, Natalia  and  ECHEVERRY CORREA, Francisco Javier. Diagnosis in the implementation of Lean manufacturing tools based on the operation strategy in some companies from the textile sector in Colombia: a case report. Rev. esc.adm.neg [online]. 2018, n.85, pp.199-218. ISSN 0120-8160.  https://doi.org/10.21158/01208160.n85.2018.2058.

The philosophy of Lean Manufacturing is part of the continuing improvement methodologies which facilitate organizational systemic management. Based on this, this article aims at showing the diagnosis made in the implementation of Lean Manufacturing tools from an operation strategy perspective, which describes the main factors that intervene in their implementation process. This is possible thanks to the research findings in some companies from the textile sector in the area of Valle de Aburra, in the department of Antioquia, Colombia. This research study has a mixed character based on a case study in which a convenience sample and a structured questionnaire are used to identify the variables which favor company productivity and profitability at a long term.

Keywords : CLean production; production management; manufacturing- methodology; industrial management; textile industry- Valle de Aburra; Antioquia; Colombia.

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