Assessing leanness of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry with fuzzy logic

Abstract

The purpose of the study is to calculate the leanness of FMCG (fast moving consumer goods) industry. For this a questionnaire was prepared on the basis on enablers and criteria. Interviews were conducted with the Manager (Admin), Production Manager, Quality Officer, Sale and Purchase officer, Lab Chemist, Engineers based on the questionnaire. The case industry is availing benefits of Lean concept since three year and six months. However, there is room for further improvement.