LEAN MANUFACTURING AGRICULTURE EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING

Agriculture and farming are the backbones of prosperity in any country. Over the years, the agricultural and farming sectors have undergone gigantic changes in the way these primary activities are conducted. The reason being is the advances in technology in the supporting industrial sector. These supporting industries direct the approach farmers adopt in their occupation. These industries provide the tools and services that enhance the output of the farming sector.

Modern agriculture farm machinery and equipment reduce labour costs & increase farm profitability. The demand for modern agricultural equipment is increasing significantly with the increasing adoption of technology and advanced cultivation techniques.

The growth drivers of the agriculture equipment market are:

• Rising need for mechanizing agricultural operations
• Progressive government measures & initiatives supporting farmers
• Adoption of modern agricultural techniques.

The Agriculture Equipment Market size is expected to reach $242.9 Billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 5.6% from 2022 to 2029.

The high cost of advanced agriculture equipment and fluctuating raw material prices are a major concern and are expected to restrain the growth of this market. This industry also faces challenges posed by agricultural situations. Unexpected climate changes drastically affect these supporting agriculture equipment industries and the agriculture equipment sector on the whole. Additionally, governmental policies also affect (positively as well as negatively) the performance of the agriculture equipment sector industries.

Organizations practicing Lean Manufacturing possess a vital competitive edge over other organizations because of operational efficiency. Lean Tools like Lean layout, Plant Design, TPM, quality management, inventory management, VSM, etc. greatly impact maintaining and improving the bottom-line performance of industries.

Lean Manufacturing is applicable in:

• Agriculture Implements
• Submersible Pumps and Motor Manufacturing
• Irrigation equipment
• Farm equipment

Benefits of Lean Manufacturing in Farming :

• Lesser wastage
• Improved Quality
• Visual control over workplace
• High productivity
• Lower machine breakdown
• Fast delivery
• Improved Profitability
• Better Distributor and Dealer Management

ADDVALUE LEAN MANUFACTURING consultants assist Agriculture Equipment Industries in achieving Operational Excellence developing Business Excellence Models, build Strategic Road maps and Business Plans through Lean Manufacturing Training and Consulting, Operational Excellence Training and Consulting and Business Excellence Training and Consulting.