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Lead time reduction on outbound logistics applying lean thinking modelling - railway case

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  • Marcio Pedroso Bastos
  • Caique Pereira de Almeida
  • Andrei Bonamigo

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Lean culture improves the performance of processes by eliminating waste at different stages. The present study analysed a multimodal logistics process, searching for its inefficiencies, through a lean thinking standpoint aiming to reduce the lead time of steel product transport, with a focus on the railway mode. Traditional quality tools were used in a practical approach to help find the highest impact issues to be considered to improve efficiency. The future results were simulated to improve assertiveness and confidence in implementing new solutions, demonstrating that quality tools combined with lean thinking can improve processes, reducing the operational lead time, contributing on cost and atmospheric emissions reductions due to a more rational operational design.

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  • Marcio Pedroso Bastos & Caique Pereira de Almeida & Andrei Bonamigo, 2026. "Lead time reduction on outbound logistics applying lean thinking modelling - railway case," International Journal of Logistics Systems and Management, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 54(3), pages 368-383.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijlsma:v:54:y:2026:i:3:p:368-383
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