DOI: 10.11118/978-80-7701-042-9-0090

LEAN TECHNIQUES IN A VEGETABLE OIL REFINERY FOR SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION

Ebrahim Mirzaiee-Asrami¹, Sahab Alkholi¹, Miklós Daróczi¹

¹ Department of Engineering Management, 2100, Páter Károly str. 1., Gödöllő, Hungary

The study demonstrates the transformative potential of Lean techniques in the vegetable oil refinery industry. By implementing Lean tools such as 5S, Kaizen, and VSM, ALIA Golestan Company achieved remarkable improvements in production efficiency, waste reduction, and financial performance. The project highlights the importance of continuous improvement, equipment modernization, and employee engagement in driving operational excellence. Future recommendations include investing in employee training, enhancing supplier collaboration, and adopting data analytics for further optimization. The findings underscore the applicability of Lean principles in the vegetable oil industry, offering a framework for other companies seeking to improve their production processes and competitiveness.

Klíčová slova: lean manufacturing, sustainable production, production management, value stream mapping, kaizen, 5s methodology, waste reduction, process optimization, automation in manufacturing, continuous improvement

stránky: 90-91, online: 2025