Exploring risks in lean production implementation: systematic literature review and classification framework

Purpose Studies addressing barriers to implement lean production (LP) from the perspective of risk management (RM) have not been so usual in the literature. Re-interpreting barriers to lean as potential risks that should be avoided or mitigated, this paper aims to identify and categorise risks in the implementation of LP to propose a framework, which provides an overview of risks that negatively influence this process. Design/methodology/approach Through a systematic literature review exploring papers in the Web of Knowledge database, 69 papers were selected. A descriptive analysis was first carried out to identify the evolution in the number of papers, usual terminologies, research methods, analytic tools and the RM phases approached by each paper. After that, an in-depth study of the paper sample was conducted to find risk factors and categories. Findings The authors found a list of 61 risk factors. Then, considering the sources of the identified risk factors, six broad categories of risks were defined, namely, top management risks, human resources risks, lean knowledge risks, technical risks, supply chain risks and cultural risks. The authors also defined 34 subcategories, resulting in a risk classification framework. Research limitations/implications Based on the review, the authors identified literature gaps and provided a research agenda. A noteworthy research limitation is that the authors only selected papers about LP, so the authors might have missed some potential risks in lean implementation that may arise from other-related areas. Thus, the exploration of lean risks adopting other perspectives may constitute a promising pathway for further research. Practical implications The classification framework may help practitioners and researchers in risk identification, evaluation and mitigation. It can also enable the creation of response plans to risks in lean production implementation, as it indicates the potential risks that may be faced along with this process. Originality/value This study contributed to add the perspective of RM to the literature on lean implementation. The introduction of RM concepts and tools may generate more robust models of lean implementation. Therefore, the classification framework may represent a starting point to produce new knowledge about this research topic.

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Green competencies: insights and recommendations from a systematic literature review

Benchmarking An International Journal ◽

10.1108/bij-11-2019-0489 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Clement Cabral ◽

Rajib Lochan Dhar

Keyword(s):

Literature Review ◽

Systematic Literature Review ◽

Thematic Analysis ◽

Descriptive Analysis ◽

Future Research ◽

Research Directions ◽

Content Type ◽

Classification Framework ◽

Future Research Directions ◽

Research Gap

PurposeThis study conceptualises the construct – green competencies. The concept is in the niche stage and needs further elaboration. Hence, to address the research gap, this study follows the steps proposed by Tranfield et al. (2003). The major part of the study comprises descriptive analysis and thematic analysis. Descriptive analysis of the selected 66 articles was examined with the classification framework, which contains year-wise distribution, journal-wise distribution, the focus of the concept, the economic sector, and dimensions of sustainable development. The paper conducts a thematic analysis of the following research questions. What are the green competencies and their conceptual definition? What are their dimensions?Design/methodology/approachThis paper applies a systematic literature review of green competencies literature, extends the state-of-the-art using the natural resource-based view, and discusses future research directions for academicians and practitioners.FindingsIn recent years, there was considerable interest in green competencies (GC), as reflected in the surge of articles published in this genre. This paper asserts that green competencies are a multidimensional construct comprised of green knowledge, green skills, green abilities, green attitudes, green behaviours, and green awareness.Originality/valueDespite the significance of green competencies, there has been a dearth of study to define the constructs and identify the dimensions. Hence, this study addresses the literature gap by conceptualisation and discusses dimensions of the construct.

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RFID impacts on barriers affecting lean manufacturing

Industrial Management & Data Systems ◽

10.1108/imds-10-2015-0427 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 116 (8) ◽

pp. 1585-1616 ◽

Cited By ~ 14

Author(s):

Muhammad Zeeshan Rafique ◽

Mohd Nizam Ab Rahman ◽

Nizaroyani Saibani ◽

Norhana Arsad ◽

Waqar Saadat

Keyword(s):

Literature Review ◽

Inventory Control ◽

Systematic Literature Review ◽

Lean Manufacturing ◽

Shop Floor ◽

Lead Times ◽

Top Management ◽

Rfid Technology ◽

Lean Implementation ◽

Content Type

Purpose Lean manufacturing is one of the leading paradigms for fast and proficient manufacturing but its proper implementation is a foremost task due to certain barriers affecting lean and can be handled when utilized with RFID technology. With this aspect in view, the purpose of this paper is to enlighten and present a thorough literature study that can show how RFID-based lean manufacturing is helpful for handling barriers affecting lean manufacturing in light of previous literature available. Design/methodology/approach In order to achieve this purpose a systematic literature review is conducted to justify the impacts of RFID technology for handling barriers. The aim of this systematic literature review is to initially find the barriers affecting lean implementation and then to explain the properties of RFID-based lean manufacturing which are highly feasible to handle detected barriers. Findings An interrelation is generated in this study which provides a clear indication that the properties of RFID carry significant effects to handle detected barriers in the operational, managerial and financial regime of manufacturing companies. The detected barriers that affect lean implementation are company’s cultures, top management commitment, poor employee administration, lack of finances, unbalanced inventory control, unstable customer handling and longer lead times. The properties of RFID-based lean manufacturing like operational visibility, inventory control, production control, minimized lead times and the real-time data information (to facilitate top management and employees on shop floor) are extremely helpful to control these barriers. Originality/value The originality of this study is the provision of clarity provided to both academicians and practitioners by citing and utilizing previous research studies which undoubtedly indicates positive impacts of RFID on lean implementation.

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Corporate fraud and relationships: a systematic literature review in the light of research onion

Journal of Financial Crime ◽

10.1108/jfc-09-2020-0190 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽

Author(s):

Caroline de Oliveira Orth ◽

Antônio Carlos Gastaud Maçada

Keyword(s):

Information Technology ◽

Literature Review ◽

Systematic Literature Review ◽

Practical Implication ◽

Data Governance ◽

Corporate Fraud ◽

Content Type ◽

External Auditors ◽

Starting Point ◽

Relationship Of

Purpose This paper aims to investigate how the literature has been addressing the relationships between corporate fraud and executive behavior and corporate fraud and information technology (IT) controls. Design/methodology/approach A systematic literature review was performed following the planning phases proposed by Levy and Ellis (2006), illuminated by the research onion, developed by Saunders et al. (2007). Findings The main findings of the studies analyzed refer basically to models to assess the risk of fraud. These risks originate from the market, from the organization itself or from individuals and also from their relationship networks. Subsequently, the main risks identified by the authors were classified according to their origin, the main theories approached and the “solutions” for the risks presented by the authors as the product of their work. Research limitations/implications It should be noted that this study is not free of limitations, of which two stand out: the full body of articles on the subject was certainly not evaluated. Although the search has been systematic and judicious both by the combination of keywords for the searches, as well as by the use of the main databases and also by the rigor in the description of the procedures and the analysis of the articles in the light of Research Onion was based on the authors’ knowledge that may have been limited in some respect. Practical implications As a practical implication, there is the relationship of red flags and their classification by origin, as they can be very useful for planning the work of internal and external auditors. Social implications It is considered that this work can be a starting point for scholars who are interested in the corporate fraud phenomenon, given that the data was collected and organized systematically. Originality/value The analysis of the articles in relation to Research Onion shed light on the main philosophical and methodological characteristics of the studies. Also, regarding the relationships between corporate fraud and IT controls, existing scientific research appears to be limited. Searches for the terms information technology and information systems were extended, as well as search strings tested with the terms data governance and IT governance without results. This fact demonstrates that there may be (as far as the results have reached) a vast area of research on corporate fraud in the field of systems knowledge and information technology.

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Risk analysis for container shipping: from a logistics perspective

The International Journal of Logistics Management ◽

10.1108/ijlm-07-2012-0068 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 26 (1) ◽

pp. 147-171 ◽

Cited By ~ 26

Author(s):

Chia-Hsun Chang ◽

Jingjing Xu ◽

Dong-Ping Song

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Design Methodology ◽

Risk Identification ◽

Container Shipping ◽

Case Study Method ◽

Content Type ◽

Related Data ◽

Operational Risks ◽

Potential Risks

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore and analyse the risks in container shipping operations from a logistics perspective. In the paper, risks associated with the three flows in logistics − information, physical, and payment flow are identified and analysed. Design/methodology/approach – The use of case study method was first explained and justified. Second, risk identification was started with supporting references, several interviews were then conducted to identify and validate the potential risks in container shipping operations. A questionnaire was deployed to collect related data; and the impacts of the risks were then assessed and ranked using the method of risk mapping. Findings – The paper has identified a total of 35 risk factors and classified them into different categories. The paper has also revealed that the risks associated with physical flows have more serious risk impacts than the other types of risks; however, one of the risk factors associated with information flow (shippers hiding cargo information) is the most significant one among all the factors. Originality/value – Although many studies have been conducted on container shipping operational risks, no studies so far have approached this issue from a perspective that inclusively examines all the possible risks and comprehensively evaluates the relative importance of each of them. This study has identified the risks in container shipping operations, and analysed and ranked the level of these risks. The research further “refines” the findings of some previous studies by placing the risk factors addressed therein in a full “risk picture” which was developed systematically.

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Lean culture: a comprehensive systematic literature review

International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management ◽

10.1108/ijppm-03-2018-0087 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 68 (5) ◽

pp. 920-937 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Marc Dorval ◽

Marie-Hélène Jobin ◽

Nadia Benomar

Keyword(s):

Organizational Culture ◽

Literature Review ◽

Systematic Literature Review ◽

Total Sample ◽

Cultural Perspective ◽

Negative Effects ◽

Lean Implementation ◽

Content Type ◽

Culture Gap ◽

Lean Transformation

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to assess the level of pragmatic ambiguity (PA) lean culture has currently in the manufacturing and service literature. Design/methodology/approach A comprehensive systematic review of academic (journals, books and theses) and commercial literature was undertaken drawn from a six databases search of two keywords (“lean” and “culture”) and related citations. Findings A total sample of 1,066 references (678 academic papers, 121 books, 103 theses and 164 commercial documents) were analyzed. The authors found contributions from 67 countries but oddly, only two came from Japan. In total, 89 percent of citations were directly about lean culture. However, for 86 percent of them, lean culture was only discussed superficially. All four literature segments show an over 85 percent agreement on lean culture being an organizational aim. The authors encountered 103 definitions of organizational culture and found 13 definitions of lean culture. Issues of culture gap, leadership, human resource management, sustainability and innovation are found to amplify lean culture’s already high PA level. Research limitations/implications Further research and development are needed to decrease lean culture’s PA level and improve understanding of lean from a cultural perspective. Practical implications Current lean culture’s high PA level has positive and negative effects on lean implementation. Taking lean implementation from a cultural perspective may facilitate an organization’s lean transformation journey. Originality/value This is the first systematic literature review on lean culture using a broad and inductive approach. An original evidence-based definition of organizational culture is proposed.

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Risk management in SMEs: a systematic review of available evidence

The Journal of Risk Finance ◽

10.1108/jrf-06-2014-0079 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 16 (2) ◽

pp. 122-144 ◽

Cited By ~ 68

Author(s):

Eva Maria Falkner ◽

Martin R.W. Hiebl

Keyword(s):

Risk Management ◽

Literature Review ◽

Systematic Literature Review ◽

Risk Identification ◽

The Body ◽

Business Strategies ◽

Management Process ◽

Content Type ◽

Risk Management Process ◽

Word Search

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide a systematic literature review of available research evidence on risk management in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The authors aim to reveal ambiguities, gaps and contradictions in the literature, and to sketch avenues for further research. Design/methodology/approach – The authors follow the tenets of Tranfield et al. (2003) for conducting a systematic literature review. Following a key word search and an assessment of fit for this review, 27 papers were analyzed with respect to bibliographical information, research design and findings. Findings – The review identified various types of risks that may occur in SMEs. In addition, the publication analysis demonstrates the importance of a risk management process in SMEs and that the characteristics of SME owners have a significant impact on their business strategies. Research limitations/implications – Additional empirical research on risk identification, risk analysis, strategy implementation and control in the SME risk management process is needed. Originality/value – This paper is the first comprehensive review of the body of literature on risk management in SMEs.

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Systematic literature review on business process re-engineering approaches in logistics

Kybernetes ◽

10.1108/k-09-2020-0579 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽

Author(s):

Na Li ◽

Habibeh Nazif

Keyword(s):

Literature Review ◽

Systematic Literature Review ◽

Emerging Market ◽

Research Work ◽

Implementation Process ◽

Future Research ◽

Logistics Industry ◽

Content Type ◽

Classification Framework ◽

Comprehensive Classification

PurposeBPR is “the central reconsideration and thorough restructuring of business procedures to enhance the critical and contemporary aspects of performance like the expense, quality, service, and speed”. Also, as it's a key factor for guaranteeing businesses' achievement, however, the profound discussion about the BPR is very rare as far as we know. We need more studies regarding the subject due to the absence of BPR works in the logistics industry. Hence, this study investigates the Systematic Literature Review (SLR) of BPR for logistics companies, leading the managers and writers active in BPR, and making them aware of the present, past and future trends in this discipline.Design/methodology/approachAs BPR is a necessary foundation for ensuring enterprise systems' success, this study will systematically investigate the BPR in logistics. The proposed BPR in logistics research classification framework is based on a comprehensive literature review, which concentrates on peer-reviewed journal papers published until 2019. A total of 22 academic sources have been retrieved and analyzed in terms of research purpose and nature, the employed method, theoretical approach and analysis level.FindingsThe findings of this paper showed that BPR companies outperform the non-BPR ones regarding information computing, technology uses, organizational architecture, coordination and all key logistics procedures. The results can motivate non-BPR logistics organizations to reassess the feasibility of these plans.Research limitations/implicationsThis paper provides an overview of BPR to young academics. Also, it identifies some distinct research gaps that could be worth studying. However, this paper may be restricted by choice of dimensions and the selection of relevant articles. In turn, researchers need to become more innovative in terms of their research techniques when examining BPR implementation.Practical implicationsThis paper guides researchers and practitioners to insight into published research work and their findings. The findings are valuable to logistics firms in an emerging market, as logistics resources may affect logistics service costs and quality. Also, it discusses indications for future research in BPR. It emphasizes the need to bridge the lacuna between BPR theory and evidence-based practice. Furthermore, it provides a better understanding of BPR implementation, which can be applied toward overcoming operational difficulties during the implementation process.Originality/valueThis paper fulfills an identified need for a comprehensive classification framework of BPR in logistics studies. We can consider it as the first-evaluated methodically gathered workaround BPR in logistics. It essentially provides both academics and practitioners with a conceptual map of existing BPR in logistics research and points out future research opportunities.

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Key challenges in strategic start-up communication

Journal of Communication Management ◽

10.1108/jcom-10-2019-0129 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 24 (1) ◽

pp. 49-64

Author(s):

Markus Wiesenberg ◽

Alexander Godulla ◽

Katharina Tengler ◽

Inga-Marit Noelle ◽

Julia Kloss ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Literature Review ◽

Systematic Literature Review ◽

Strategic Communication ◽

Internal Communication ◽

Content Type ◽

Explorative Study ◽

Start Up ◽

Starting Point ◽

Start Ups ◽

Practical Implications

PurposeThe paper represents a starting point of a broader research project in strategic start-up communication. The main purpose of this study is to demonstrate the current state of research in this area and to compare those insights with an explorative study on the start-up ecosystem.Design/methodology/approachA neo-institutional framework is combined with the dual narrative framework of strategic communication and emergence to explain the emergence of strategic communication in this organizational field (start-up ecosystems). Research questions are derived from a systematic literature review and subjected to exploratory testing in two different qualitative surveys, with experts and investors, reflecting an external perspective, and with start-ups themselves.FindingsResults from the literature review and the explorative interviews with expert external actors indicate eight areas in which start-ups face strategic communication challenges: the basic orientation of strategic communication, branding, external image, stakeholder relations, allocation of financial resources, owner centricity, human resources and internal communication. External consultants and funders recommend highly planned approaches like target group-oriented communication, well thought-out positioning with uniform messages and precisely applied communication channels. However, the internal perspective of start-ups presents a contrary picture based on emergent products of strategic communication.Research limitations/implicationsThe study indicates the importance of both the emergence in strategic start-up communication and the demonstration of planned strategic communication. Investigating a whole start-up ecosystem in a country regarding the emergence of strategic communication forms, practices and products offers potential for cross-country comparative research.Practical implicationsThe findings indicate key challenges of strategic communication of start-ups. Bearing in mind these key challenges when founding a start-up can make a difference in the success of the start-up.Originality/valueThe article presents the first systematic literature review in the area of strategic start-up communication and a theoretical framework for further investigation. Moreover, the results of the explorative study demonstrate the importance of the different forms of planning and emergence in strategic start-up communication. Hence, this paper provides practical implications for practitioners working and investing in the start-up ecosystem.

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Assessing inter-organizational performance through customer value: a literature review

Journal of Business and Industrial Marketing ◽

10.1108/jbim-07-2020-0353 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽

Author(s):

Lucrezia Coletta ◽

Milena Vainieri ◽

Guido Noto ◽

Anna Maria Murante

Keyword(s):

Literature Review ◽

Organizational Performance ◽

Systematic Literature Review ◽

Customer Value ◽

Two Dimensions ◽

Evaluation Framework ◽

Content Type ◽

Starting Point ◽

Wide Perspective ◽

Practical Implications

Purpose This study aims to systematically review the literature on the use of customer value for the evaluation of inter-organizational performance, with a wide perspective embracing different contexts and settings. Design/methodology/approach Searching within the Scopus and ISI Web of Science databases, a systematic literature review has been conducted analyzing 41 papers published between 1991 and 2020. Findings Categorization of customer value and inter-organizational performance measures were developed and the main differences among different settings were discussed. Practical implications The results presented in this study may be helpful for practitioners and managers who, in the completion of their activities, have to maintain strong and frequent relationships with other organizations. In fact, practitioners and managers interested in enhancing customer value and measuring inter-organizational performance may find an innovative perspective linking the two dimensions. They could find the categorizations presented in this study as a starting point for developing a performance evaluation framework suitable for evaluating their present business relationships. In fact, the categorizations provide a panorama of how scholars have measured until now inter-organizational performance through customer value, and therefore, they could choose the measures more appropriate for their situation. Originality/value No systematic literature review of the use of customer value for assessing inter-organizational performance has previously been undertaken, especially considering different settings.

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