The Impact of the Application of Lean Tools for Improvement of Process in a Plastic Company: a case study

P Ribeiro, JC Sá, LP Ferreira, FJG Silva… - Procedia …, 2019 - Elsevier
This article is the result of a work developed in plastic products manufacturing plant. The
main objective of this project was the implementation of Lean tools in the two main products …

Classification and quantification of human error in manufacturing: a case study in complex manual assembly

Y Torres, S Nadeau, K Landau - Applied Sciences, 2021 - mdpi.com
Manual assembly operations are sensitive to human errors that can diminish the quality of
final products. The paper shows an application of human reliability analysis in a realistic …

Continuous improvement in maintenance: a case study in the automotive industry involving Lean tools

GFL Pinto, FJG Silva, R Campilho, RB Casais… - Procedia …, 2019 - Elsevier
Maintenance function assumes a key role in today's industry. The automotive industry is not
an exception and there are strict rules to comply with. Indeed, the IATF 16949: 2016 imposes …

Analyzing the implementation of lean methodologies and practices in the portuguese industry: a survey

CMA Pinto, J Mendonça, L Babo, FJG Silva… - Sustainability, 2022 - mdpi.com
The mass production paradigm on which much of the industry was based has changed. The
market is increasingly demanding, requesting diversity and products that are more and more …

[HTML][HTML] A rapid improvement process through “quick-win” lean tools: A case study

J Rodrigues, JC Sá, FJG Silva, LP Ferreira, G Jimenez… - Systems, 2020 - mdpi.com
The main purpose of this paper was to introduce procedural changes based on a type of
human resources management tool using Lean Leadership (LL). We sought to determine …

Improvement of garment assembly line efficiency using line balancing technique

O Bongomin, JI Mwasiagi, EO Nganyi… - Engineering …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
The current competitiveness of garment manufacturing industries is highly dependent on
ability to improve efficiency and effectiveness of resource utilization through proper …

Lean and Ergonomics decision support tool assessment in a plastic packaging company

M Brito, M Vale, J Leão, LP Ferreira, FJG Silva… - Procedia …, 2020 - Elsevier
This paper intends to apply and improve a workstation assessment tool called ErgoSafeCI.
Lean manufacturing methods and guidelines, together with safety and ergonomics aspects …

Enhancing Efficiency in the Maritime Industry Through Lean Practices: A Critical Literature Review of Benefits and Barriers

A Neves, R Godina, SO Erikstad - International Conference on Flexible …, 2023 - Springer
The maritime industry is an important sector of the world economy, facing many challenges.
Lean tools can have a significant impact on reducing waste, time and costs, and increasing …

Lean manufacturing applied to a wiring production process

R Pena, LP Ferreira, FJG Silva, JC Sá… - Procedia …, 2020 - Elsevier
This project was carried out at a company in the electric mobility sector, which manufactures
chargers for electric vehicles, specifically in the wiring section. The main objective of the …

Improving the order fulfilment process at a metalwork company

JA Dias, LP Ferreira, JC Sá, MT Ribeiro… - Procedia Manufacturing, 2019 - Elsevier
This article describes the 14 measures implemented at a company in the metalwork sector
with a view to improving its order fulfilment process. Based on Lean thinking, each of the …