Lean construction is an emerging management system
of designing a production system which continuously focuses on minimizing the time and efforts required for delivering a product & its services. This results in engaged people, stable processes, satisfied customers, growth & profitability in an organisation.
The widely known & used Lean Construction tools & techniques are
| – Waste identification & Elimination – Value Stream Mapping – 5S – Kaizen / Continual Improvement – Quick Changeover – A3 Problem solving – Built in Quality – Mistake Proofing/ Poka Yoke | – Last Planner – Standard Work – Visual Management – Just in Time / Kanban – Partner Management – Daily Management – Hoshin Kanri – Lean Leadership |
Let’s understand each tool & technique in brief:
Waste Identification & Elimination:
Value Stream Mapping: