• V. N. BORSE
• Dr. J. G. KHAN
• Dr. S. P. TRIKAL

The objective of this research work is to improve productivity by identifying the possible lean improvements in the plant with the help of Value Stream Mapping. The most critical issue faced by manufacturers today is how to deliver their products or materials quickly at low cost and good quality, for that several methods and approach exist such as lean Manufacturing tools for improving the productivity and efficiency by identifying the wastes in each department and Processes. Lean tools enabling a company to differentiate value from waste and facilitate to maximize customer value while minimize waste. Value Stream Mapping is to use the Kaizen activity with Single Minute Exchange of Die (SMED) or Quick Mould-changeover to effectively support future state for process improvements. As a conclusion for this paper presents that the designed Future Value Stream Map (FVSM) which helps to effectively identify wasteful activities and production processes and Implement that to improve the Productivity. VSM and Kaizen serve as an input for continuous improvement by reducing the manufacturing lead time using SMED in Plastic Injection Moulding at Spectrum Electrical Industries Limited.

VSM, SMED, Quick Mould-changeover, Lean Manufacturing, Productivity Improvement.

"Productivity Improvement With The Help of Value Stream Mapping by Reducing Mould Changeover Time", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 6, page no.9-17, June 2019, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1906G69.pdf

"Productivity Improvement With The Help of Value Stream Mapping by Reducing Mould Changeover Time", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 6, page no. pp9-17, June 2019, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1906G69.pdf