PRE- INTRODUCTORY ANALYSIS OF THE SELECTED LEAN MANAGEMENT TOOLS IMPLEMENTATION EFFECTIVNESS USING SIMULATION ANALYSIS—CASE STUDY

Abstract

The aim of the article was the lean tools implementation effectiveness analysis with simulation technologies based on a project in a selected manufacturing company. Production process analysis was based on qualitative and simulation analysis methods. The evaluation was supported with tools and techniques as the Value Stream Mapping, Fishbone diagram and 5 Whys. Simulation analysis was made on 3D models created within FlexSim simulation software. With the above elements, the evaluation of the Lean tools implementation effectiveness was done. Additionally, one prepared a collation of lean tools in the dimension of their capabilities to be simulated.