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Analysis and Handling of Waste in Companies Implementing Lean at a Beginner Level

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Thirteen types of wasteful activities were identified, with five categorized as critical through gemba shikumi.
Root cause analysis using the 5 whys generated several improvement alternatives prioritized with the lean matrix.
The integration of multiple lean tools offers a structured approach for companies to manage waste effectively.
This framework promotes early lean adoption, addressing inefficiencies to improve overall productivity.

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Analysis identifies 13 wasteful activities in a manufacturing company, highlighting steps for lean implementation.

Shofyan et al. (2025) studied this question.

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