Combining Lean Tools and 4.0 Technologies: Application in a Logistic Warehouse

Integrating Lean principles with Industry 4.0 technologies offers an inventive approach to boost Supply Chain performance by reducing waste and improving processes. This combination is bound to deliver significant benefits in terms of productivity and profitability. To ensure the approach’s success, a thorough deployment methodology is essential. This involves careful needs assessment, judicious selection of suitable technologies, strategic planning and a carefully coordinated pilot phase to validate outcomes and ensure a smooth transition to large-scale deployment. By combining these efforts, it is possible to make meaningful changes to supply chains, by aligning operational practice with modern industry requirements