Lean Construction: A Case Study at Precast Plant

Abstract

This paper acts as a resource to precast constructions who are attempting to implement lean production technique to improve their production operations by eliminating waste. In general lean is an approach for production management that identifies and eliminates non value added activities to satisfy the clients/customers by delivering the highest quality at the lowest cost in the shortest time. Kaizen method a lean production technique is used in this research, this paper focuses on two fundamental lean concepts, eliminating the non-value added activities and improving value added activities which enhances the productivity. To develop these concepts, this paper uses a case-study approach at Brigade orchards Precast Plant near Devanahalli. Kaizen method is successfully implemented in plant and this results increase inproductivity. This study also found employee involvement, labour cooperation and management support is a key factors for successful lean implementation. Challenges that limited implementation success and the related lessons learned are also presented in this study.