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The influence of performance objectives on the implementation of lean manufacturing practices: An analysis based on strategic groups

Year: 2017

Type: article

Abstract: This paper explores how the choices about, and implementation of, lean production practices are influenced by performance goals prioritized by firms in the context of operations strategy. We analyzed a set of 56 companies (divided into four strategic groups) in the auto parts industry in the cities of Campinas and Jundiaí areas (Brazil). These groups of firms that adopt similar strategic orientations were used to investigate the relationship between the implementation of lean manufacturing practices and the choice of performance objectives. The results suggest that taking into consideration strategic groups can improve the understanding of how performance objectives define lean manufacturing practices adopted by manufacturing companies.

Source: Cogent Business & Management

DOI: 10.1080/23311975.2017.1405718

Authors: Hamilton Pozo, Orlando Roque da Silva, Takeshy Tachizawa

Institutions: São Paulo State Technological College, Centro Paula Souza, Centro Universitário das Faculdades Metropolitanas Unidas

Language: English

Topic: Quality and Supply Management

Subfield: Management Information Systems

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,165

OpenAlex ID: W2781761919

FWCI: 2.047

Cites: 39

Cited by: 16

Related to: 10