The Use of Lean Tools in the Food Industry
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https://doi.org/10.7494/dmms.2025.19.7625Keywords:
Lean Management, Lean Tools, Lean management, process optimization, process improvementAbstract
Lean, as a concept focused on eliminating waste, optimizing processes, and creating customer value, has enjoyed widespread applications across numerous industries. However, its effective implementation requires adaptation to the specific characteristics of a given sector and enterprise. This article presents an evaluation and analysis of the use of Lean Management and selected Lean tools in an enterprise operating in the food industry. Based on a structured literature review, the paper outlines the origins, fundamental assumptions, and key tools associated with Lean Manufacturing. Subsequently, an empirical study based on a questionnaire survey was conducted among employees of a food industry company that has been applying the Lean Management concept for several years and systematically uses a range of Lean tools to optimize and improve its processes. The findings provided the basis for the formulation of conclusions confirming the applicability and effectiveness of the Lean Management approach in the food industry, as well as for identifying and evaluating the extent of the use of individual Lean tools. The results may serve as a starting point for further research and support practical implementations of Lean in food industry enterprises.
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