Pengenalan Konsep Lean untuk Meningkatkan Efisiensi melalui Waste Elimination

Abstract

Entrepreneurs have an important role in economic development and reduce unemployment.  The application of the lean method in companies including entrepreneurs is able to increase efficiency through waste elimination. However, there are obstacles in the process of changing from a non-lean company to a lean company, namely the attitude of resistance to change in most employees who are satisfied with the existing conditions and are reluctant to carry out continuous improvement. The purpose of this activity is to increase the understanding of entrepreneurial management on the identification of enablers and barriers in implementing lean so that they can take the lead in eliminating barriers and encouraging enablers, as well as increasing employee understanding of the importance of implementing lean strategy, reducing resistance for change from some employees, and motivating participants in apply it. The method of implementing activities is carried out by delivering material (lectures) by prioritizing interaction between presenters and participants. As a result of the lectures and discussions, the participants realized that there was still a lot of waste from excessive finished goods (waste of inventory) that had not been handled properly, so they were enthusiastic about implementing a lean strategy. It is proved that there is a statistically significant increase in participants' understanding of the importance of implementing lean strategy before and after the training.