Evaluating the effectiveness of an algorithmic strategy for implementing the Lean concept using modern innovative tools

The subject of the study is a methodological toolkit that allows evaluating the effectiveness of the processes of implementing elements of a lean production system. The object of the study is small (micro) enterprises that provide transport and logistics services and implement elements of a lean manufacturing system. The purpose of the study is to develop methodological tools that are simple enough to be used in conditions of limited capabilities of small and micro enterprises in the field of transport and logistics services. The author examines in detail such aspects of the topic as issues related to determining the effectiveness of the processes of implementing the concept of lean manufacturing, which always remain in the focus of attention of researchers and remain relevant. At the same time, most modern methodological developments require the use of a set of rather complex and time-consuming calculations that are appropriate for use in large and medium-sized companies, while for small, and especially micro-enterprises, these recommendations may be unacceptable.  The research methodology includes a systematic approach, conceptual modeling, graphical, comparative and statistical analysis, the combination of which allowed us to achieve the necessary level of factual reliability and reasonableness of conclusions. The main conclusions of the study are that the introduction of individual elements and tools of lean manufacturing in accordance with the stages of the proposed system algorithm (algorithmized strategy) significantly increased the productivity of the company's employees and increased the number of customers served, as well as led to changes in other economic indicators. A special contribution of the author to the research of the topic is the construction of a conceptual model of the Transport and logistics system (TLS) of the enterprise, which includes specially developed in accordance with the individual characteristics of the organization: the idea, goals, objectives, six basic principles of building a TLS, eight principles of forming a lean approach, a basic set of tools and methods, organizational and managerial culture, a list of basic potential losses, a seven-stage sequential system implementation algorithm (algorithmized strategy) and transport and logistics flows. The scientific novelty consists in the development of an improved method for evaluating the effectiveness of key elements of an algorithmized strategy for implementing lean manufacturing tools in small (micro) businesses based on an integrated approach through the development of a system of criteria including commercial and qualitative indicators.

lean approach, tools, innovative technology, system algorithm, transport and logistics service, concept, quality of management, processes, value stream, small enterprise