Figure 4
A bar graph compares the perceived operational gains from lean tool implementation. The horizontal axis represents different operational gains: Higher Productivity, Time Savings, Reduced Defects, Increased Uptime, and Better Organization. The vertical axis represents the number of respondents, ranging from 0 to 50. There are five vertical bars, each representing a different operational gain. The blue bar for Higher Productivity has 45 respondents. The orange bar for Time Savings has 42 respondents. The green bar for Reduced Defects has 38 respondents. The purple bar for Increased Uptime has 30 respondents. The red bar for Better Organization has 28 respondents. The graph indicates that Higher Productivity is perceived as the most significant gain, followed by Time Savings and Reduced Defects.Comparison of perceived operational gains. Source: Statistical data collected from the automotive industry