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A framework for assessing the cost effectiveness of lean tools

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  • Imad Alsyouf
  • Raid Al-Aomar
  • Heba Al-Hamed
  • Xiaojin Qiu

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In this paper, a framework for assessing the cost effectiveness of lean tools is developed. The framework consists of eight phases within the plan-do-check-act (PDCA) problem solving and continuous improvement cycle. The framework was verified using a case study of a sawmill process at a wood manufacturer in Sweden. The framework enabled decision-makers to holistically assess the company's performance with respect to customer requirements, identify key process problems, and then select a cost effective lean improvement tool. The originality of the proposed framework was evident in addressing three key issues related to lean manufacturing: proposing lean techniques based on quality function deployment (QFD), developing a process lean profile using value stream mapping (VSM) and balanced scorecard (BSC), and assessing the cost effectiveness of lean tools using life cycle cost analysis (LCCA) and multiple criteria decision-making (MCDM). [Submitted 02 March 2009; Revised 27 October 2009; Revised 21 January 2010; Accepted 28 March 2010]

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  • Imad Alsyouf & Raid Al-Aomar & Heba Al-Hamed & Xiaojin Qiu, 2011. "A framework for assessing the cost effectiveness of lean tools," European Journal of Industrial Engineering, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 5(2), pages 170-197.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:eujine:v:5:y:2011:i:2:p:170-197
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    1. Ahmad A. Mumani & Ghazi M. Magableh & Mahmoud Z. Mistarihi, 2022. "Decision making process in lean assessment and implementation: a review," Management Review Quarterly, Springer, vol. 72(4), pages 1089-1128, December.

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