Lean manufacturing practices for enhancing firm performance in medium enterprises: a case study from Indian context

Saini, Sachin; Singh, Davinder

doi:10.1504/ijpqm.2022.122298

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“…Organizations across industries, in the manufacturing and service sectors, have reaped a variety of benefits as a result of LM deployment, which is undeniable. An organization can increase its manufacturing performance (Rossini et al , 2022; Taj and Morosan, 2011), operational performance (Nawanir et al , 2013), quality performance (Gupta and Jain, 2013) and business performance (Saini and Singh, 2022; Hong et al , 2014) with the help of LM.…”

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Human-related lean practices for manufacturing SMEs’ lean transformation: a systematic literature review

Subramanian,

M.,

2023

NBRI

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Purpose Demanding and highly competitive business environment has stimulated small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to restructure their manufacturing practices. Lean manufacturing (LM), a comprehensive alternative, is now being adopted, notably by manufacturing organizations, to increase business effectiveness and performance through a variety of lean approaches. Lean implementation, however, ran into a number of difficulties, which showed that non-technical factors such as human-related practices must also be integrated if lean is to be successful. This study aims to examine a thorough overview of the various human-related lean practices (HRLP) mentioned in recent literature and to determine which of them is more pertinent to a successful LM implementation in SMEs. Design/methodology/approach A total of 193 publications published in 45 journals between 2013 and 2023 and based on the 4 reputable publishers, namely, Science Direct, Emerald Online, Taylor and Francis and Springer Link, were gathered based on a systematic literature review of peer-reviewed journal articles in LM. Findings The amount of research on human resource management and lean management that has been conducted has increased dramatically during the past few years. The outcome of this study will offer a thorough analysis of soft lean practices found in the LM literature that manufacturing SMEs should take into account while implementing lean. Research limitations/implications The scope of this research is restricted to a survey of scholarly works using the terms “Lean manufacturing” or “Lean production” as well as “human” or “people” or “soft-lean practices” in the title. Furthermore, only works published in scholarly publications that have undergone peer review were included. Also, due to the authors’ linguistic restrictions, only English articles were used. The HRLP linked to a smooth lean transition are described in this research. Thus, it can be used to assist the production and human resource departments in raising an organization’s long-term performance. Originality/value The study gives researchers a better grasp of the direction the subject is taking and what gaps still exist, which aids them in focusing their research on HRLP in small- and medium-sized businesses.

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Human-related lean practices for manufacturing SMEs’ lean transformation: a systematic literature review

Subramanian,

M.,

2023

NBRI

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Technological integration of lean manufacturing with industry 4.0 toward lean automation: insights from the systematic review and further research directions

Saraswat,

Agrawal,

Rane

2024

BIJ

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PurposeOrganizations are continually improving their practices to improve operational performance. They already employ Lean Manufacturing techniques (LM) to reduce unnecessary waste. Industry 4.0 techniques enhance operational performance in association with LM. Despite the proven benefits of LM principles and the advancements offered by Industry 4.0 technologies, many organizations struggle to integrate these approaches effectively. This research paper explores how LM principles can be combined with Industry 4.0 technologies to provide valuable guidance for businesses looking to adopt lean automation strategies.Design/methodology/approachA systematic literature review on LM and Industry 4.0 was done to investigate the possible technical integration of both methods. Ninety-two articles are extracted systematically from the Scopus and Web of Science databases. This study states a systematic literature review, including quantitative analysis of bibliographic networks and cluster analysis, to identify emergent ideas and their further implementation.FindingsThe research findings highlight the positive impact of integrating lean production with Industry 4.0 techniques, benefiting organizations in achieving their goals. A lean automation integration framework is proposed based on the literature review and the findings.Practical implicationsThis study provides industry administrators and practitioners valuable guidance for enhancing organizational productivity. These implications can provide businesses with competitive advantages, enhance customer satisfaction, and enable them to adapt to the dynamic demands of the contemporary business environment.Originality/valueThis literature review study has substantially contributed to the technological integration of lean and Industry 4.0. The work has also identified potential emerging areas that warrant further research.

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Lean manufacturing practices for enhancing firm performance in medium enterprises: a case study from Indian context

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Human-related lean practices for manufacturing SMEs’ lean transformation: a systematic literature review

Human-related lean practices for manufacturing SMEs’ lean transformation: a systematic literature review

Technological integration of lean manufacturing with industry 4.0 toward lean automation: insights from the systematic review and further research directions

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