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Introduction

In today’s competitive plastic manufacturing industry, controlling costs without compromising quality is critical. Lean manufacturing provides a structured approach to eliminate waste, improve efficiency, and enhance overall profitability.

Reducing Waste Across Processes

Lean focuses on identifying non-value-added activities such as excess material usage, rework, overproduction, and idle time. By streamlining workflows, manufacturers can significantly reduce raw material waste and operational losses.

Improving Machine Utilization

Techniques like TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) and SMED (Single-Minute Exchange of Dies) help minimize breakdowns and reduce setup times. This increases machine availability and boosts production output.