Prioritizing the lean tools and techniques: An analytical hierarchical process (AHP) approach for the Malaysian automotive manufacturing industry

This paper presents a case study on lean tools and techniques selection using the analytic hierarchy process (AHP) approach in the Malaysian automotive manufacturing industry. This study aimed to undertake a case study on lean tools and techniques selection by the selected automotive manufacturing o...

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Main Authors: Yahya, Mohd Shahir, Mohammad, Musli, Omar, Badrul, Mohamad, Mahmud Abd Hakim, Zin, Ahmad Faiz Mat
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
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Analytic hierarchy process
Case studies
Decision making
Hierarchies
Manufacturing
Multiple criterion
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Summary:This paper presents a case study on lean tools and techniques selection using the analytic hierarchy process (AHP) approach in the Malaysian automotive manufacturing industry. This study aimed to undertake a case study on lean tools and techniques selection by the selected automotive manufacturing organization through multi-criteria decision-making problems. A model that utilizes the AHP approach in lean tools and techniques selection was adopted to evaluate the relations between lean tools and techniques with critical factors affecting the decision-making process. The priority rankings for each lean tool and technique were determined from a hierarchy based upon three criteria and three alternatives. The results showed that the top management commitment and support were essential criteria of selection factors, followed by maturity level and workforce capabilities. The results from the three alternatives ranked standardized work as the most selective lean tool and technique to be implemented first in this organization based on the context. Therefore, utilizing the AHP model will benefit the decision-makers, specifically in the automotive manufacturing industry, to utilize the model as a guideline to implement the appropriate lean tools and techniques to reduce waste in organizations.
ISSN:0094-243X
1551-7616
DOI:10.1063/5.0121172