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A Lean Manufacturing Optimization Framework Based on Just-in-Time (JIT) Implementation for Cost Reduction in Four-Wheel Tractor Manufacturing Preparation Processes

DOI https://doi.org/10.55640/tprjsms-v03i08-02
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Dr. Nguyen Minh Tuan 1 , Dr. Le Thi Huong 1 ,
4 Institute of Business and Innovation, Hanoi School of Economics, Vietnam
4 Faculty of Management Science, Saigon University of Technology and Economics, Vietnam

Abstract

The manufacturing industry is increasingly under pressure to optimize production efficiency, minimize operational costs, and enhance responsiveness to market demand variability. In this context, Just-in-Time (JIT) and Lean Manufacturing principles have emerged as critical paradigms for eliminating waste and improving value creation within production systems. This study proposes a Lean Manufacturing Optimization Framework based on the implementation of Just-in-Time (JIT) principles for cost reduction in the four-wheel tractor manufacturing preparation process. The research synthesizes insights from existing literature on JIT implementation, lean production systems, and cost efficiency strategies to develop an integrated conceptual framework tailored to discrete manufacturing environments such as agricultural machinery production.

The study adopts a qualitative–conceptual methodology, supported by systematic literature synthesis of provided references focusing on JIT, lean manufacturing, and production cost optimization. The proposed framework emphasizes synchronization of material flow, reduction of inventory holding costs, elimination of non-value-added activities, and integration of supplier coordination mechanisms. Findings suggest that JIT-based lean systems significantly enhance production preparation efficiency by reducing waste in procurement, material handling, and pre-assembly stages. Furthermore, integration of lean principles with production planning systems contributes to improved operational agility and cost transparency.

The study concludes that JIT implementation in tractor manufacturing preparation processes can serve as a strategic lever for cost optimization and productivity enhancement, provided that organizational readiness, supplier reliability, and process standardization are adequately established.

Keywords

Just-in-Time (JIT), Lean Manufacturing, Cost Reduction, Tractor Manufacturing

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