BM Process Model

(BM) process with the case study illustration. This research lists out the elements and performance measures of LM apart from highlighting the gaps in terms of performance and practices between the two organizations. The limitations of this study were that only a preliminary BM study was carried out instead of a complete study. Similarly, not all the steps of the BM process proposed could be validated. The conceptual BM process model proposed in the earlier study has been validated using a case study. Hence, it was believed that managers will be able to apply BM in assessing the LM implementation in their organization. Though a few papers relating BM and LM/just-in-time were available in the literature, none has utilized a structured BM process.

It helps companies improve productivity through applying lean manufacturing management practices and knowledge. The Industry Forum's master class methodology is being used to transfer technology into local companies. This paper considers the process in terms of Lillrank's model of innovation transfer. Furthermore Initial results obtained from 15 companies show that the savings are eight times greater than total costs. It has been found that the commitment of management and the ability of the change agents are the key determinants of success. (Herron and Hicks,

Author has used case study approach in this article that represents the existing stage of manufacturing firm, and mapping of the firm is done with the help of VSM process symbols and the biggest improvement areas like excessive WIP, lead time, cycle time, are identified. Accordingly some modifications in current state are done and with these modifications future state map is prepared. Further, TAKT time is calculated to set the pace of production processes. Current state and future state of manufacturing of a firm are compared and witnessed: 92.58 percent reduction in lead time, 2.17 percent reduction in processing time, 97.1 percent reduction in WIP and 26.08 percent reduction in manpower requirement. With this case study author is of opinion that VSM is a powerful tool for lean implementation and allows every organization to understand and continuously improve its understanding towards lean