Question

State at least 5 challenges for Lean Implementation and explain how (using a step-by-step process) you would address each of the challenges you have listed. Enhance your explanation by providing an example as well for the same which clearly exemplifies the 5 challenges you have talked about and how they have been addressed

Answer 1

5 challenges for Lean Implementation-

• Since Lean Implementation is a continuous process, so its very hard to maintain it
• lean systems are inherently knowledge-intensive, they require high expertise to implement it
• resource management is difficult to attain lean environment
• Getting suppliers to cooperate is a bit tough
• Training the workforce for standardization practices can be hard

These issues can be addressed by-

• Constantly striving for Lean Implementation as it cannot be done in a day
• Training the workforce to support Lean Implementation
• Integrating whole supply chain to remove variations
• Entrusting suppliers to supply goods on time