Lean practices for consummating competitive priorities in SMEs: a critical review

Saini, Sachin; Singh, Davinder

doi:10.1504/ijbcrm.2018.092916

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“…Sahoo et al (2008) have stressed the importance of coordination between the shop floor workers and the management people for producing the desired results. These solutions will not only help in successfully implementing LMPs in SMEs but also generate an atmosphere in SMEs conducive to attaining competitive priorities (Saini and Singh, 2018a). These strategic solutions can play a constructive role in boosting the implementation of Lean in SMEs depicted in Table 18.…”

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Reckoning with the barriers to Lean implementation in Northern Indian SMEs using the AHP-TOPSIS approach

Saini

Singh

2021

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Purpose The purpose of this study is to recognize critical barriers for Lean manufacturing practices implementation in small and medium enterprises (SMEs) focusing in the context of a developing economy. The advancement of SMEs is of utmost important for a surge in exports while competing with other countries and these barriers have to be given due importance as they play a major role in stalling the overall development of SMEs. Design/methodology/approach In this present investigation, 26 barriers to Lean implementation in SMEs have been identified after an extensive study of the literature available on the subject. After that, the influential barriers were investigated through the Analytical hierarchy process-Technique of order preference by similarity to ideal solution (AHP-TOPSIS) method using priority weightage given to them by different experts in their industries. The ranking given to the barriers is based on the AHP-TOPSIS method and has been validated by the sensitivity analysis. Findings The investigation reveals that for the successful implementation of Lean manufacturing practices, the will of the management, individual will power and contribution of the people matter a lot apart from other barriers such as flexibility, expertise of the people, resources and resistance offered by the people to new programs. The solutions for overcoming these barriers are also provided in this study and a model has been suggested for the same. Research limitations/implications This work was devoted to the evaluation of obstacles in the introduction of Lean practices and prioritizing them. But it was limited to the medium- and small-scale organizations located in Northern India. Further studies can expand the scope to the large-scale units in the field. Moreover, the scope of this study was confined to the manufacturing sector. Future studies can extend it to the non-manufacturing environments such as the service sector, health care, etc. This investigation was based on the judgments of industry experts and academicians. Another approach such as Viekriterijumsko kompromisno rangiranje can be used for future investigations. Originality/value This study is significant when keeping in mind the contribution of SMEs to a country’s economy, especially in the Indian context.

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“…The expected outcome of any process depends upon how the management takes the challenge (Akugizibwe and Clegg, 2014). No advancement in an industry is possible without the motto of attaining competitive priorities (Achanga et al , 2006; Demirbag et al , 2006; Khanna, 2009; Jadhav et al , 2014; Hu et al , 2015; Saini and Singh, 2018a).…”

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Reckoning with the barriers to Lean implementation in Northern Indian SMEs using the AHP-TOPSIS approach

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2021

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“…The questions were framed on the five-point Likert Scale ranging from 1 to 5 where 1 indicates "not at all" and 5 indicates "full extent". Each lean practice was depicted in the sequential manner for the collection of the data from the industries and the lean practices were selected carefully from the study of Saini and Singh (2018). The present work is to be carried out in medium and small scale organizations located in Northern India.…”

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“…Then, it expands its wings in and around the world. LM is a comprehensive set of tools or practices with a focus on leading the sector of manufacturing excellence apart from attaining priorities (Furlan et al, 2011;Saini and Singh, 2018).…”

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Impact of implementing lean practices on firm performance: a study of Northern India SMEs

Saini

Singh

2020

IJLSS

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the impingement of lean manufacturing practices (LMPs) in small and medium enterprises (SMEs) of Northern India and their relationship with firm performance. This paper makes an attempt to identify the lean practices, which are more beneficial and their impact on firm performance. Design/methodology/approach In this study, a qualitative survey of 183 Northern India SMEs is collected and analysed using correlation, regression, canonical analysis and ANOVA test are conducted for developing relationships between them. Findings The outcome of this study indicates that the embracement of lean is necessary for their survival in this competitive spirit. Lean practices helped the SMEs to cope up with the persistent stress given by the spirited market. From the data investigation, it is revealed that total productive maintenance, supplier management, just-in-time and five S practices enhance the firm performance. Other practices such as plant management practices, operational and people practices found in a lesser extent than previous ones. From the correlation, it is revealed that lean practices have a strong relationship with firm performance. In one-way ANOVA test results indicating that the number of firms, which are less in the initial stage of lean implementation and much more impressive in a transition stage. Research limitations/implications The chosen approach for this research study was the cross-sectional one limited to the northern region of India and the investigated variables. Practical implications This study will help the stakeholders and manufacturers to enhance the performance of firms using LMPs, especially in a developing country. From these findings, practitioners and academicians would focus on vital issues related to firm enhancement apart from operational measures. Originality/value This study is one of the first attempts in which relation is developed between LMPs and firm performance and further data are investigated using canonical cross loadings and ANOVA analysis.

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Some Recent Stories of Operational Excellence in SMES

Kumar,

Saini

2023

IJRASET

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Operational Excellence is a term associated with excellence in all stages of business for any business organization which may be manufacturing or a trading. Operational excellence deals with the achievement of improved productivity, profitability and reduced wastage. The present paper is an analysis of the relevant papers and the practices which may be considered for adoption by the small scale and medium scale organizations for the achievement of excellence in their operations. In less advanced countries like India the SME’s play a major role in uplifting the economy. The SME’s are facing tough competition and survival is a very big challenge in the current scenario around the globe. So, In this study an attempt was made to review some recent stories ranging from 2011 to 2023 for Lean practices and environment friendly practices leading to Green implementation, collectively achieving operational excellence. The research gaps have been studied and the focus is on identification of the best Operational practices coupled with suitable environment friendly practices for the productivity improvement, quality management and improved financial structure. The present paper is a novel approach for the evaluation of the green and lean management principles combined with Industry 4.0 for the operational excellence of the manufacturing sector.

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Lean practices for consummating competitive priorities in SMEs: a critical review

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Reckoning with the barriers to Lean implementation in Northern Indian SMEs using the AHP-TOPSIS approach

Reckoning with the barriers to Lean implementation in Northern Indian SMEs using the AHP-TOPSIS approach

Impact of implementing lean practices on firm performance: a study of Northern India SMEs

Some Recent Stories of Operational Excellence in SMES

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