Daniel J. Fonseca  , Gary P. Moynihan  , Jennifer Freeman  , 
    PLean Manufacturing and the Automotive Component Supply Industry,
    Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences,
    Volume 1,Issue 4,
    2006,
    Pages 500-503,
    ISSN 1816-949x,
    jeasci.2006.500.503,
    (https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?doi=jeasci.2006.500.503)
    Abstract: This study deals with the development of a framework for the implementation of lean manufacturing principles in the automotive component supply industry.  This study consists of five major steps that involve extensive teamwork through a continuous improvement platform.  The developed continuous improvement model was successfully applied during a kaizen event at the HVAC assembly cell of a leading automotive component supplier.
    Keywords: Lean manufacturing;continuous improvements;automotive industry;kaisen event