Transport operations optimisation through lean implementation – A case study

Deesrisak, N; Garza-Reyes, JA; Nadeem, SP; Kumar, N; Kumar, V; Villarreal, B

Authors

N Deesrisak

JA Garza-Reyes

SP Nadeem

N Kumar

Professor Vikas Kumar Vikas.Kumar@uwe.ac.uk
Professor in Operations and Supply Chain Management

B Villarreal

Abstract

Lean has benefited industries, however, the research regarding its implementation in the transportation sector is limited. Therefore, there is huge potential for the implementation of Lean in the transportation sector. With the growing population and production, traffic congestion is no surprise, placing constraints on transport operations. This research utilises two extensions of the Lean tools of Transportation Value Stream Mapping (TVSM) and Transportation Overall Vehicle Effectiveness (TOVE). This research presents a case study of company XYZ based in Thailand, to optimise their transport operations through utilisation of Lean and its extensions mentioned earlier. As a result, the TOVE index is projected to improve from 17% to 31% and TVSM from 51% – 70%. The empirical study presented in this research paves the way for further research and adoption of Lean in transportation operations.

Citation

Deesrisak, N., Garza-Reyes, J., Nadeem, S., Kumar, N., Kumar, V., González-Aleu, F., & Villarreal, B. (2019, July). Transport operations optimisation through lean implementation – A case study. Paper presented at 3rd IEOM European International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, Pilsen, Czech Republic

Presentation Conference Type	Conference Paper (unpublished)
Conference Name	3rd IEOM European International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management
Conference Location	Pilsen, Czech Republic
Start Date	Jul 23, 2019
End Date	Jul 26, 2019
Acceptance Date	Mar 10, 2019
Deposit Date	May 22, 2019
Peer Reviewed	Peer Reviewed
Keywords	lean, transportation, transportation value stream mapping, transportation overall vehicle effectiveness
Public URL	https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/850745
Additional Information	Title of Conference or Conference Proceedings : 3rd IEOM European International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management-Pilsen