Abstract
The Manufacturing sector is one of the biggest contributors to the South African economy, because the world has become a global market, South African producers are struggling to contend with the rate of productivity abroad. This results in pressures to produce at lower prices and more rapid manufacturing times. The case study company is currently faced with the challenge of selecting an appropriate strategy to respond to ever-changing markets. The purpose of the research study is to identify the types of waste that are generated in the case study organisation, and to identify Lean Manufacturing strategies which can be used to eliminate the waste. The case study method was used to gain an in-depth understanding of the organisation being studied...
M.Ing. (Engineering Management)