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A model to access the productivity of an agricultural implements consortium: a case study

Balakrishnan Anand (Department of Mechanical Engineering, Amrita School of Engineering, Coimbatore Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore, India)
Saleeshya P.G. (Department of Mechanical Engineering, Amrita School of Engineering, Coimbatore Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore, India)
Thenarasu M. (Department of Mechanical Engineering, Amrita School of Engineering, Coimbatore Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore, India)
Naren Karthikeyan S. (Department of Mechanical Engineering, Amrita School of Engineering, Coimbatore Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore, India)

Journal of Modelling in Management

ISSN: 1746-5664

Article publication date: 26 June 2024

Issue publication date: 26 November 2024

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Abstract

Purpose

This work presents the results of a case study aimed at revitalizing an agricultural equipment manufacturing consortium facing prolonged losses. The purpose of this paper is to enhance productivity and profitability by identifying and eliminating waste within the manufacturing processes. The study uses lean principles and tools to achieve this objective.

Design/methodology/approach

The study begins with the creation of a questionnaire, administered to the consortium to gather insights. The questionnaire responses serve as a foundation for pinpointing critical areas in need of immediate attention. To tackle the challenge of demand forecasting without customer data, a demand forecasting model is introduced. Value stream mapping (VSM) is used to identify and highlight process inefficiencies and waste. The findings are further analyzed using a Pareto chart to prioritize waste reduction efforts. Based on these insights, the study proposes alternative manufacturing methods and waste elimination strategies. A multiphase lean framework is developed as a step-by-step roadmap for implementing lean manufacturing.

Findings

The study identifies a broken process flow within the consortium’s manufacturing processes and highlights areas of waste through VSM. The Pareto chart analysis reveals the most significant waste areas requiring immediate intervention. Recommendations for process improvements and waste reduction strategies are provided to the consortium.

Originality/value

This study contributes to the field by applying lean principles and tools to address the unique challenges faced by an agricultural equipment manufacturing consortium. The integration of a demand forecasting model and the development of a multiphase lean framework offer innovative approaches to enhancing productivity and profitability in this context.

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Acknowledgements

The authors would like to thank all the anonymous referees for their valuable feedback and suggestions that helped improve the quality of this paper. This research did not receive any specific grant from funding agencies in the public, commercial, or not-for-profit sectors.

Citation

Anand, B., P.G., S., M., T. and S., N.K. (2024), "A model to access the productivity of an agricultural implements consortium: a case study", Journal of Modelling in Management, Vol. 19 No. 6, pp. 2104-2130. https://doi.org/10.1108/JM2-11-2023-0279

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