• Aaditya Kumar
• Dr. Rajesh Verma

This study examines the effect of lean practices on productivity, waste reduction, product quality, and organizational efficiency in the manufacturing sector of Ludhiana and Jalandhar in India. The research is based on data gathered from 43 manufacturing companies, through a structured questionnaire used to question employees and managers with over 5 years of manufacturing experience and awareness of lean principles. The study involves multiple regression analysis using SPSS to analyse the data collected through survey. The outcome of the study has elaborated that employee attitude and introduced methods are vital to the company performance and attainment of the objectives. The results suggest, especially the fact that lean practices can contribute significantly to improvement of productivity and customer satisfaction based on the quality of products and services. The study suggests that employee involvement and empowerment are essential to the success of lean implementation being the main success factors for it. It emphasizes the necessity for employee training, empowerment, and strategic syncing in successful lean implementation. Through laying these factors, manufacturers increase their operational performance and reach sustainable competitive advantages. This research paper provides real value for practitioners and researchers targeting to improve their lean practices and, in the meantime, promote efficiency in organizations operating in the manufacturing sector, eventually advancing knowledge in lean management.

Lean practices, Productivity, Waste reduction, Employee involvement, Customer satisfaction, Lean implementation, Organizational efficiency

"ENHANCING OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY USING LEAN THINKING", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 4, page no.g142-g181, April-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIRTHE2104.pdf

"ENHANCING OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY USING LEAN THINKING", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 4, page no. ppg142-g181, April-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIRTHE2104.pdf