Methodology Proposal for the Implemen-tation of Lean Manufacturing System in Selected Mexican Industrial Plants

The purpose of the paper, methodology and approach:This paper presents a methodology proposal for the implementation of lean manufacturing system adapted to the particular characteristics of Mexican SMEs.The findings of this research are the following:1. Methodology proposal2. Basic concepts for its practical validationThe conclusions and limitations presented in this research are the following:a) A lack of knowledge about the concept and about the objectives of lean manufacturing by Mexican SMEsb) The results obtained during validation process will allow to develop a general methodology of implementation of lean manufacturing in Mexican industrial plants