Lean Manufacturing aplicado à Manutenção: uma revisão bibliográfica

Abstract

This work presents a literature review on the application of Lean Manufacturing principles in industrial maintenance management. The growing demand for efficiency and competitiveness has led companies to reconsider traditional maintenance strategies, which are often reactive, costly, and lack predictive capabilities. In this scenario, Lean Manufacturing — a philosophy that seeks the systematic elimination of waste and maximization of value — emerges as a promising approach to transforming maintenance into a more strategic and effective process. The research is based on the analysis of technical and scientific literature published between 1980 and 2025, encompassing both classical authors and recent case studies. The study explores the main types of maintenance — corrective, preventive, and predictive — and discusses essential Lean tools such as Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), Kanban, Just in Time (JIT), and 5S. The findings indicate that the implementation of Lean tools in maintenance activities can significantly reduce downtime, increase equipment availability, and lower both direct and indirect operational costs. Furthermore, the successful adoption of Lean principles contributes to cultural transformation, fostering employee engagement and a continuous improvement mindset throughout the organization. It is concluded that applying Lean Manufacturing to industrial maintenance is a viable and strategic solution, with significant impact on productivity, cost reduction, and organizational sustainability. This approach is especially relevant in an increasingly dynamic and technology-driven industrial environment.