Bringing Lean Manufacturing Principles and Industry 4.0 Technologies Together: A Comprehensive Review

Abstract

  The advent of Industry-4.0 has completely changed the manufacturing environment in recent years, bringing new opportunities and difficulties for companies looking to maximise their efficiency. Simultaneously, lean manufacturing techniques have become well-known for their capacity to reduce waste and streamline operations. The goal of this review paper is to present a thorough examination of how lean manufacturing principles and Industry 4.0 technology are integrated. This article investigates the various A comprehensive literature review of Industry 4.0 technologies and their potential to improve lean manufacturing. This study highlights the benefits, challenges, and future research objectives in leveraging Industry 4.0 to promote lean techniques in the food processing industries by looking at case studies, best practices, and existing research. This study examines how lean manufacturing concepts may be supported by Industry 4.0 technologies like big data analytics, AI and IoT. These technologies can also be utilised to enhance manufacturing operations by increasing value, flow, pull, and perfection. Businesses can achieve operational excellence and build smart factories that are far more lucrative, productive, and efficient by utilising these technologies.