Lean techniques application to improve product replacement process in a manufacturing organization: Case of a brandable company in Johannesburg, South Africa

This article investigates the influence of lean technique in a manufacturing organization, by analyzing the current flow process, identify problem areas implement 5S as one of the lean techniques, and propose a more efficient process flow. The methodology that was followed to gather data of was observation and interview. It was found that the current flowing process of the replacement department was not well structured and consistent with many unnecessary activities. A more efficient and effective flow process was proposed through the implementation of lean techniques which led eradicating unnecessary activities in the process and re-engineering of the process. Furthermore, it was proposed that future research should be based on continues improvement through that application of lean principals.