ONLINE E-KANBAN SYSTEM IMPLEMENTATION IN A MANUFACTURING COMPANY

Abstract

The article's goal was motivated by achieving the implementation of the continuous improvement process in the company in terms of establishing selected lean methods, techniques, and principles. The proposed methodology based on an expert approach makes it possible to find variant solutions and approach the optimization process according to the selected criteria and the implementation of such optimized solutions. The mentioned approach is based on modelling and analysis of Value Stream Mapping, detection, and optimization of the OEE indicator within the framework of specific projects taking place in the company, up to the introduction the online Kanban. This will ensure the achievement of the company's targeted goal in productivity and efficiency. The verification of the proposed methodology is processed in a case study of the project of the production of steel structures of car seats in a specific company. Part of the output is also an economic evaluation of the impact of implementing the online Kanban and the algorithmizing of this process for successful and quick application in practice. (Received in June 2022, accepted in October 2022. This paper was with the authors 1 month for 3 revisions.).