The impact of lean production on operational performance: a case study

A. Memari, Hamidreza Panjehfouladgaran, Abdul Rahman Abdul Rahim, R. Ahmad
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PurposeThis paper aims to investigate the impact of adopting lean manufacturing principles on operational efficiency by eliminating seven major lean wastes (or Muda) in a Malaysian stationery manufacturer. Much of the research on lean considers its application to larger organisations with stable demand patterns. This research examines a small- and medium-sized enterprise (SME) with a volatile demand pattern.Design/methodology/approachA process activity mapping (PAM) methodology was utilized to identify the potential for waste elimination. PAM is a visual tool that considers every step in a production process. Value-added and non-value-added activities are therefore examined to understand hidden wastes and their sources.FindingsThe results revealed that the adopted lean principles significantly reduce the waiting times. This time reduction resulted in savings (reduction of cycle time) and to a certain extent, can be a crucial driver in continuous improvement sustainability in the production process.Research limitations/implicationsThe study focuses on a single case study and provides a springboard for further research. Future studies examining the results across a broader sample of organisations would develop the findings further.Practical implicationsThe extant literature cites mixed success for lean implementation programmes. The results demonstrate that lean is still recognised as a powerful approach to improving operations in SMEs.Originality/valueThis paper reflects on the application of lean in a real case study showing the impact of lean on operational performance of an SME.
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精益生产对经营绩效的影响:一个案例研究
本文旨在通过消除马来西亚文具制造商的七个主要精益浪费(或Muda)来研究采用精益制造原则对运营效率的影响。许多关于精益的研究都考虑将其应用于具有稳定需求模式的大型组织。本研究考察了一个具有波动需求模式的中小型企业。设计/方法/方法采用了过程活动映射(PAM)方法来确定消除浪费的可能性。PAM是一个可视工具,它考虑生产过程中的每个步骤。因此,对增值和非增值活动进行审查,以了解隐藏的浪费及其来源。结果显示,采用精益原则后,等候时间明显减少。这种时间的减少导致了节约(周期时间的减少),并且在一定程度上,可以成为生产过程中持续改进可持续性的关键驱动因素。研究局限/启示本研究集中于单个案例研究,为进一步研究提供了一个跳板。未来的研究将在更广泛的组织样本中检验结果,从而进一步发展这些发现。实际意义现有文献列举了精益实施方案的成败参半。结果表明,精益仍然被认为是改善中小企业运营的有力方法。原创性/价值本文通过一个真实的案例研究反映了精益的应用,展示了精益对中小企业经营绩效的影响。
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期刊介绍: The Asia Pacific Journal of Business Administration (APJBA) publishes original research on: Business Strategy and Policy, Accounting and Board Governance, Marketing and People Management, and Operations and Supply Chain Management. The journal welcomes practical and skill-based submissions in these areas. There is particular interest in submissions regarding: Sustainable Business Practices, Quality Management Practices, Innovation and Creativity in Management, as well as Managing a Learning Organisation. The Asia Pacific region is full of collaborations between government, NGOs and private enterprise. Submissions are welcome which contribute to our understanding of partnerships and the cross-cultural issues. Research methods vary, and the journal is interested in the full diverse of qualitative (case and action research, etc) as well as quantitative survey studies and their recommendations. The APJBA seeks to become a forum for both established scholars and early career researchers in all aspects of management and business in the Asia-Pacific region. Emphasis is on rigour and relevance, on theory and practice, in a globalised scholarly environment.
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