Design of a comprehensive methodology for the lean manufacturing implementation in the colombian context

Abstract

Abstract:
 Introduction: This article is the product of the research "design of a comprehensive methodology for the implementation of lean manufacturing in the Colombian context", carried out during the years 2019, 2020 and 2021 in Bogotá, Cundinamarca.
 Problem: Existing Lean Manufacturing implementation methodologies do not take into account the organizational aspects of the culture of the country in which it is being developed, thus making its full implementation difficult.
 Objective: Propose a comprehensive implementation methodology that allows increasing the successful application of Lean Manufacturing in the Colombian industry.
 Methodology: This article presents the review and analysis of the existing implementation methodologies and the results of the analysis of problems in implementation processes in the Colombian industry, as well as the comprehensive implementation methodology designed.
 Results: To achieve the successful implementation of lean manufacturing in the Colombian context, an adequate follow-up of the implementation process is required, the commitment of the company's senior managers, the definition of appropriate leaders for the implementation process and the adequate training of personnel.
 Conclusion: This project seeks to propose a flexible methodology that adjusts to organizational conditions.
 Originality: This research integrates key success factors associated with the Colombian context in the implementation methodology.
 Limitations: The sample size of the diagnosis of the degree of implementation of Lean Manufacturing in the Colombian industry from which the key success factors to be included in the methodology are taken.

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