MSME LEAN Program (QCI)

MSME LEAN — Improve Productivity & Reduce Waste
Project

Improving Productivity • Reducing Waste • Strengthening India’s MSME Sector

The MSME LEAN Program, implemented under QCI & Ministry of MSME, helps micro, small & medium enterprises adopt LEAN manufacturing practices to reduce waste, improve quality and boost competitiveness. Easy Access Services supports MSMEs with awareness, training and sustained handholding.

5S • Kaizen • VSM
Root Cause Analysis
KPI Setting & SOPs

What Is LEAN?

LEAN is a management approach focused on removing non-value activities (waste), improving workplace efficiency, enhancing product quality and increasing productivity using fewer resources. Common LEAN tools include 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Root Cause Analysis and Standard Work.

Objectives of the MSME LEAN Program

  • Develop globally competitive MSME units across India
  • Improve productivity and product quality
  • Reduce operational delays and wastage
  • Lower production costs and increase profit margins
  • Strengthen business performance using practical LEAN tools
  • Create a culture of continuous improvement

What We Do Under MSME LEAN (Easy Access Services)

1. Awareness Programs

District & cluster level workshops explaining benefits, structure, cost savings and government support.

2. Cluster Formation & Registration

Assist MSME units to form LEAN clusters and register under QCI systems.

3. Unit Assessment & Gap Identification

Plant visits, process analysis, baseline data assessment and workflow review to find improvement areas.

4. LEAN Tools Implementation

  • 5S (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain)
  • Kaizen (Continuous Improvement)
  • Value Stream Mapping (VSM)
  • KPI Setting, SOPs & Root Cause Analysis

5. Monitoring & Review

Handholding support, progress tracking, data improvements and productivity measurement.

6. Certification & Reimbursement Support

Assistance with documentation, progress reports, certifications and government reimbursement processes.

Benefits for MSMEs Under LEAN

  • Reduced waste — material, time & process
  • Higher productivity and better quality
  • Faster production cycles and lower lead times
  • Cost savings and improved profit margins
  • Safer, cleaner and more organized workplaces
  • Greater customer satisfaction and global competitiveness

Who Can Benefit?

MSMEs across manufacturing, engineering, food processing, garments & textiles, automotive components, electronics, fabrication, packaging and many other sectors. Any unit looking to improve efficiency, reduce costs and upgrade quality can join.

Our Role & Impact

Easy Access Services supports MSMEs nationwide with awareness programs, district coordination, expert trainers, smooth implementation and long-term sustainment of LEAN practices.

Want to implement LEAN in your MSME unit? We provide end-to-end support — from awareness to certification. Contact us to join the MSME LEAN journey and transform your unit.

We are a leading organisation in skill development, market research, and awareness programs, delivering government and private sector projects across India.

Address

Registered Address:
1 /53C Suctpta Nagar. Haltw Kolkata West- 700078

Corporate Address:

2nd Floor, Malankara Plaza. Killaiyoor.
Tamilnadu – 629165

Office Hours:
Mon – Sat | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Contact

GST:  19ATHPP0631L1ZF

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