Enabling initiation of a lean management system in SMEs: a case study of a high performance plastics manufacturer

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dc.contributor.authorJalali-Roudsari, Mehdi
dc.contributor.authorMurray, Susan
dc.date.accessioned2015-09-25T09:44:40Z
dc.date.available2015-09-25T09:44:40Z
dc.date.issued2013-09-19
dc.description.abstractThis paper investigates the challenges in developing a Lean Management System in a typical Small to Medium Size Enterprise (SME’s) in the UK. Through a series of pilot projects measured and implemented by action research this case study reflects on the changes in mind-set and behaviours that are required on the part of the researcher in order to implement a Lean Manufacturing System. The implementation and suggestions by the researcher to adopt the observational methods such as visual data management and Hoshin Kanri were part of the action research. The data gathered influenced management strategy and planning to incorporate lean practices in the organisation. The actions and results were achieved by the workforce commitment to ensure embedding and sustainability for the future. Benefits realised included a 21% increase in on time delivery performance and cross functional problem solving actions resulted in a lead time reduction of 8 to 4 weeks.en_UK
dc.identifier.citationJalali-Roudsari M. and Murray S. (2013). Enabling initiation of a lean management system in SMEs: a case study of a high performance plastics manufacturer. Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Manufacturing Research (ICMR2013), Cranfield University, UK, 19th – 20th September 2013, pp 419-424en_UK
dc.identifier.isbn9781907413230
dc.identifier.urihttp://dspace.lib.cranfield.ac.uk/handle/1826/9499
dc.language.isoenen_UK
dc.publisherCranfield University Pressen_UK
dc.relation.ispartofseriesManufacturing Paradigmsen_UK
dc.relation.ispartofseries1en_UK
dc.subjectLean Management Systemen_UK
dc.subjectPerformance Managementen_UK
dc.subjectHoshin Kanrien_UK
dc.titleEnabling initiation of a lean management system in SMEs: a case study of a high performance plastics manufactureren_UK
dc.typeConference paperen_UK

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