Development of Lean 4.0 Readiness Assessment Tool

Abstract

The concept of sustainable development focuses on efficient resource utilization and waste minimization, aligning with lean principles, forming the basis for implementing Industry 4.0. When Industry 4.0 technology is applied to inefficient processes, it can exacerbate waste. The integration of these principles, known as Lean 4.0, addresses future challenges by enhancing efficiency, flexibility, and production quality. The initial step toward Industry 4.0 involves evaluating the maturity of lean implementation and readiness for Industry 4.0. However, there is a lack of a unified assessment tool for Lean 4.0, prompting this study to adapt existing tools. Utilizing INDI 4.0 as a reference model for Industry 4.0 readiness in Indonesian companies, the research proposes modifications to create the Lean 4.0 Readiness Assessment Tool, incorporating indicators for both lean and Industry 4.0 readiness. The study employs the Delphi Method for indicator validation. Delphi 1 aims to achieve consensus on suitable indicators to serve as guidelines in the assessment tool, while Delphi 2 seeks expert opinions regarding the importance levels of each indicator. This study suggests 5 dimensions and 69 indicators.