Information systems for lean value adding chains

Abstract

The paper presents the Lean Manufacturing concept from the perspective of the two narrow issues -management of the value adding chains, and computer systems including e-business applications. The performed analysis concerns "Lean" requirements for IT solutions within a single enterprise, as well as within the whole chain of cooperating companies. The analysis is based on the future value stream map, both in micro (single enterprise) and macro (supply chain) scale. The last but one section describes proposed approach how to incorporate "lean" principles into requirements for company information system.