Lecture: Advances in Lean Manufacturing
The Department of Mechanical and Industrial Technology, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, presents an expert lecture entitled: “Advances in Lean Manufacturing” by Dr. Lokeswar Patnaik
Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Advanced Manufacturing (India)
Moderator: Prof. Kapil Gupta
Talk Abstract:
Lean Manufacturing is a strategic approach aimed at enhancing productivity by systematically identifying and eliminating non-value-added activities or waste (commonly known as Muda) from production processes. This presentation explores the fundamentals and practical applications of Lean principles in the field of Production Engineering. Key concepts such as the 3M model (Muda, Mura, Muri), the five principles of Lean, and critical performance metrics like TAKT time, lead time, and cycle time are discussed. Through comparisons between traditional and lean systems, the presentation highlights how lean thinking transforms manufacturing by shifting focus from volume to value, from push to pull systems, and from reactive to proactive process improvement. Real-world industrial case studies demonstrate measurable improvements in inventory reduction, defect minimization, and process efficiency through Lean tools like Value Stream Mapping (VSM), 5S, Kanban, and SMED. The seminar also addresses current challenges and future opportunities in implementing Lean Manufacturing across production environments.
Biography: Dr. Lokeswar Patnaik is currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering at the National Institute of Advanced Manufacturing Technology (formerly NIFFT), a centrally funded institution under the Government of India, located in Ranchi, Jharkhand. He earned his Ph.D. and bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the National Institute of Technology Silchar in 2023 and 2011, respectively, and completed his master’s degree at University College of Engineering, Osmania University, Hyderabad, in2015. His academic interests include Materials Science, Design, Production Technology, Additive Manufacturing, Mechanical Systems, and related disciplines. Prior to his academic career, he acquired three years of industrial experience in design and manufacturing. During his full-time doctoral research, Dr. Patnaik was involved in a multidisciplinary project focused on evaluating the physio-mechanical and antibacterial properties of Silver-Silicon doped amorphous carbon films and AlCr (Si)N coatings for biomedical implant applications. He has authored over 50research papers indexed in Web of Science and Scopus and holds more than 10patents, reflecting his strong passion for machine design and development.
Time: 12:30 – 13:30
Date: 07 July 2025
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