Lean-TPM Integration for Quality and Efficiency Improvement in Peruvian Textile SMEs: A Study on Defect Reduction and Equipment Effectiveness

International Journal of Industrial Engineering

© 2025 by SSRG - IJIE Journal

Volume 12 Issue 1

Year of Publication : 2025

Authors : Erika Lizbeth Villena-Cruzado, Katherin Kely Rodríguez-Camayo, Elmer Luis Tupia-De-La-Cruz

10.14445/23499362/IJIE-V12I1P101

How to Cite?

Erika Lizbeth Villena-Cruzado, Katherin Kely Rodríguez-Camayo, Elmer Luis Tupia-De-La-Cruz, "Lean-TPM Integration for Quality and Efficiency Improvement in Peruvian Textile SMEs: A Study on Defect Reduction and Equipment Effectiveness," SSRG International Journal of Industrial Engineering, vol. 12,  no. 1, pp. 1-11, 2025. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23499362/IJIE-V12I1P101

Abstract:

The garment manufacturing industry, particularly in Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), plays a crucial role in economic growth and employment generation. However, high defect rates and operational inefficiencies limit the competitiveness of textile SMEs in emerging economies. Earlier research has analyzed the advantages of Lean Manufacturing and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM). However, very few studies have looked into their combination within the context of Peruvian SMEs. This study attempts to fill that void by formulating a structured model of production that integrates Lean and TPM principles. Adopting 5S, standardized work procedures, and autonomous equipment maintenance led to a 60.52 % reduction in production defects and a 36.61% increase in Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). These results highlight the continuous improvement efforts that can be made to process optimization and cost reduction. This research supports industrial engineering literature by creating a flexible model for small and medium enterprises. Further research is needed to incorporate tools from Industry 4.0 to improve productivity and efficiency further.

Keywords:

Continuous improvement, Operational performance, Manufacturing processes, Production waste, Work standardization.

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