Expertise in applying lean manufacturing tools to reduce costs of the pipe chemical processing

   This article presents results of the use of lean production methods and tools to ensure improvement of efficiency of the pipes chemical processing process at JSC “Volga Pipe Plant”. The paper presents practical experience in applying lean production tools, particularly the Lean Six Sigma process management methodology, to optimize the use of acids in the chemical processing of pipes and improve labor productivity. To achieve this goal, the DMAIC lean manufacturing concept is used. The use of lean production tools provides determination of the most optimum process conditions of the chemical processing of pipes. The study demonstrates the feasibility of applying lean production methods and tools at a metallurgical enterprise.

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