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Challenges and opportunities in a lean automation model implementation: characterising micro, small and medium-sized enterprises of developing countries

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  • Daniel Alexandre Morelli
  • Pedro Henrique Ribeiro Botene
  • Gabriella Carlucci Tavares Colombo
  • Giovana Catussi Paschoalotto
  • Paulo Sergio de Arruda Ignacio
  • Anibal Tavares de Azevedo
  • Antônio Carlos Pacagnella Júnior
  • Alessandro Lucas da Silva

Abstract

The approach that associates innovative Industry 4.0 technologies with lean production principles is called lean automation (LA). This paper aims to explore LA models, investigating challenges and opportunities to their practical application in micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Brazil, contributing to technological development in emerging countries. As such, this article mapped the main combinations of Industry 4.0 and Lean principles, structured a conceptual just-in-time (JIT) delivery model, and characterised the conditions of MSMEs of emerging countries in relation to LA standards. The data collection was generated through a survey, and its analysis was performed using the Promethee-Gaia method. The results allowed us to compare different sectors, revealing their strengths and weaknesses. This study verified that business segments with the worst LA adherences presented low rates in concepts such as: 'planning and scheduling', 'pull-system', 'lot size reductions' and 'cyber security'. We organised a feasible three-steps roadmap for the LA implementation.

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  • Daniel Alexandre Morelli & Pedro Henrique Ribeiro Botene & Gabriella Carlucci Tavares Colombo & Giovana Catussi Paschoalotto & Paulo Sergio de Arruda Ignacio & Anibal Tavares de Azevedo & Antônio Carl, 2024. "Challenges and opportunities in a lean automation model implementation: characterising micro, small and medium-sized enterprises of developing countries," International Journal of Services and Operations Management, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 48(4), pages 481-510.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijsoma:v:48:y:2024:i:4:p:481-510
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