Improvement of production efficiency were always linked to Lean manufacturing 6-Sigma practice. How Industry 4.0 can be situated in regards of Lean manufacturing improvement process
How Industry 4.0 can be situated in regards of Lean manufacturing improvement process?
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Andrei Shulha
The introduction of lean manufacturing allows for a more smooth transition to Industry 4.0. The transition to Industry 4.0 without standardization of production processes (introduction of lean production principles) will lead to a digital mess.
Dinesh Rout
For several decades, manufacturers have used lean principles and tools to reduce operational complexity and improve productivity. The lean approach provides the foundation for operational excellence by standardizing processes, instilling a culture of continuous improvement, and empowering workers on the shop floor. However, given the increasing complexity of operations, many companies have found that lean management by itself is not sufficient to address their operational challenges.
Where as Industry 4.0 has emerged to offer new approaches for dealing with complexity and improving productivity. By deploying the right combination of technologies, manufacturers can boost speed, efficiency, and coordination and even facilitate self-managing factory operations.
I believe Both approaches have the same goal, which is operational excellence.