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A lean environmental benchmarking (LEB) method for the management of cutting tools

Tomelero, Roberto Luiz; Ferreira, Jo�o Carlos Esp�ndola; Kumar, Vikas; Garza-Reyes, Jose Arturo

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Roberto Luiz Tomelero

Jo�o Carlos Esp�ndola Ferreira

Jose Arturo Garza-Reyes



Abstract

© 2017 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group. Manufacturing companies are striving hard to remain competitive hence, they rely on a number of resources to meet customers’ expectations, among which cutting tools are included. This paper addresses the problems faced in the management of cutting tools activities. Production managers have highlighted the lack of procedures containing metrics and targets that would show them whether their company is able to perform an efficient management, and if it is capable of supporting the deployment process. In this context, this paper presents a novel lean environmental benchmarking (LEB) method for performing a diagnosis of practices and performances to support the implementation of a cutting tool management strategy and/or the effective management of these assets. Strategic, technical and logistical aspects are addressed, particularly, with regard to management focused on lean manufacturing and environmental aspects. Field studies were performed in nine Brazilian companies in the metal-mechanical sector to validate the LEB method proposed. The LEB method helped the participant organisations to clarify the various activities that involved the management of their cutting tools, while the field studies indicated that all nine organisations had a great concern regarding the preservations of the environment, and also an effective utilisation of resources spent for machining components.

Citation

Tomelero, R. L., Ferreira, J. C. E., Kumar, V., & Garza-Reyes, J. A. (2017). A lean environmental benchmarking (LEB) method for the management of cutting tools. International Journal of Production Research, 55(13), 3788-3807. https://doi.org/10.1080/00207543.2017.1293864

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Feb 2, 2017
Publication Date Jul 3, 2017
Deposit Date May 2, 2017
Publicly Available Date Mar 28, 2024
Journal International Journal of Production Research
Print ISSN 0020-7543
Electronic ISSN 1366-588X
Publisher Taylor & Francis
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 55
Issue 13
Pages 3788-3807
DOI https://doi.org/10.1080/00207543.2017.1293864
Keywords benchmarking, lean management, cutting tools, environmental friendly manufacturing, diagnostics, cutting tool management, Lean Environmental Benchmarking
Public URL https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/898221
Publisher URL http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00207543.2017.129386

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