Lean Manufacturing Towards Industry 5.0
A special issue of Systems (ISSN 2079-8954). This special issue belongs to the section "Systems Practice in Social Science".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2025 | Viewed by 548
Special Issue Editors
Interests: lean manufacturing; quality management; Industry 4.0; Industry 5.0
Interests: structured problem solving; lean and digitalization (Industry 4.0); modeling and analysis of manufacturing systems; lean application in healthcare; lean production in high variety/low volume manufacturing; challenges to lean implementation; lean production development
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Lean Production has long been a foundation of efficient production, focusing on eliminating waste, optimizing processes, and delivering value to the customer. As we transition towards Industry 5.0, this lean approach is evolving to integrate advanced technologies with a human-centric focus. Industry 5.0 builds on the automation and connectivity of Industry 4.0, emphasizing collaboration between humans and machines to create more personalized and sustainable manufacturing systems. In this new era, lean principles continue to play a vital role, but they are now complemented by artificial intelligence, robotics, and data analytics, which enable even greater efficiency and customization. The shift towards Industry 5.0 encourages manufacturers to go beyond just reducing waste and improving efficiency; it also demands attention to worker well-being, creativity, and sustainability. Lean tools such as Kaizen and Just-in-Time (JIT) are being enhanced with real-time data and AI-driven insights, allowing for more adaptive and responsive production systems. This integration ensures that lean manufacturing remains relevant, driving innovation while maintaining its core principle of delivering maximum value with minimal waste. Industry 5.0 represents a harmonious blend of technology and human ingenuity, with lean manufacturing as the foundation for this next-generation industrial revolution.
Dr. Catherine Maware
Dr. David Parsley
Prof. Dr. Ilesanmi Afolabi Daniyan
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- lean manufacturing
- Industry 4.0
- Industry 5.0
- human-centric manufacturing
- human-cyber-physical systems
- resilient manufacturing
- Toyota Production System
- value-driven manufacturing
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