 Applying value stream mapping as promotion of lean manufacturing in a warehouse of automotive replacement parts in the search for greater competitivenessT.R. Barros International Journal of Business Performance and Supply Chain Modelling, 2015, vol. 7, issue 2, 109-121 Abstract: This study aims to demonstrate, through a case study, a practical approach to using the value stream mapping (VSM) in support of promotion of lean thinking practices, which were employed in the warehouse of spare parts and accessories in a multinational automaker to control their stocks and improve internal processes, thereby reducing their costs and increasing their market competitiveness. The results achieved not only exceeded financial expectations but also changed part of the warehouse culture, where the VSM was conducted in an integrated way to the traditional materials management approach previously applied, the work was focused on reducing waste, variations and overloads that are the main focus in programs of excellence in companies in the quest for continuous improvement. Keywords: value stream mapping; VSM; spare parts warehouse; automotive components; after-sales service; business performance; supply chain management; SCM; lean manufacturing; replacement parts; case study; lean thinking; automotive accessories; automobile industry; multinational enterprises; MNEs; warehouse culture; continuous improvement. (search for similar items in EconPapers) Downloads: (external link) Related works: Export reference: BibTeX RIS (EndNote, ProCite, RefMan) HTML/Text Persistent link: https://EconPapers.repec.org/RePEc:ids:ijbpsc:v:7:y:2015:i:2:p:109-121 Access Statistics for this article More articles in International Journal of Business Performance and Supply Chain Modelling from Inderscience Enterprises Ltd |
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