Application of lean manufacturing tools in a small and medium-sized furniture company

https://doi.org/10.31130/ud-jst.2025.23(7).196

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  • Nguyen Dang Huy Hoang
    Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology, Vietnam; Viet Nam National University Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
    Nguyen Duc Duy
    Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology, Vietnam; Viet Nam National University Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
    Tran Quynh Le
    Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology, Vietnam; Viet Nam National University Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Keywords:

SMED
B/C
Lean Manufacturing
PDCA
Gemba Walk

Abstract

To maintain competitiveness in the global market and aim for stable, long-term development, the most important task for furniture manufacturers is to reduce production time, minimize waste, and increase productivity. The SMED tool is applied to optimize changeover time between product codes in manufacturing, enhancing flexibility and efficiency as companies adapt to diverse customer demands and shorter product life cycles. The study was conducted at a small to medium-sized wood company, focusing on the CNC area, where SMED was integrated with other lean manufacturing tools. The results showed a reduction in changeover time from 21.25 minutes to 14.63 minutes, with a Benefit/Cost ratio of 2.63, confirming the feasibility and effectiveness of this approach.

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Jul 31, 2025
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Hoang, N. D. H., N. D. Duy, and T. Q. Le. “Application of Lean Manufacturing Tools in a Small and Medium-Sized Furniture Company”. The University of Danang - Journal of Science and Technology, vol. 23, no. 7, July 2025, pp. 1-10, doi:10.31130/ud-jst.2025.23(7).196.

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