Validation of a Methodology to Implement Lean Production in Textile and Clothing Industry

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura Costa Maia ◽  
Anabela C. Alves ◽  
Celina P. Leão ◽  
Rubén Eira
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Lean Production ◽  
Clothing Industry ◽  
Way Of Life ◽  
Lean Implementation

Lean Production is considered a management methodology that has been implemented in many industries and services. Nevertheless, Lean experts know that this is not only a management methodology; it is more a philosophy and a new way of life. This is the reason why it is difficult to implement but, even worst, to be successful and to be sustainable. A continuous effort of improvement must always be kept in mind. Attending to these factors, it is important to have a methodology that helps to implement Lean Production effectively. This methodology could be different from industry to industry in order to model the differences between them and, most important, to assure its sustainability. This paper presents the validation of one such methodology for the Textile and Clothing Industry (TCI), based on three case studies (three Textile and Clothing companies located in North of Portugal). To validate it, different field procedures instruments such as interviews, questionnaires, and checklists were used. With these instruments, some validation results of the methodology were obtained, mainly, related with the diagnosis phase of Lean implementation. Results of two case studies were published in previous papers, being the results of a third case presented in this paper. Also, an analysis and discussion of the three case studies results, regarding their attitudes and difficulties are presented.

Definition of a Protocol for Implementing Lean Production Methodology in Textile and Clothing Case Studies

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura Costa Maia ◽  
Anabela Carvalho Alves ◽  
Celina P. Leão
Keyword(s):  
Work Environment ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Lean Production ◽  
Doctoral Program ◽  
Industrial Engineering ◽  
Clothing Industry ◽  
Preliminary Results ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
National Framework

This paper presents a protocol used in case studies with the objective to validate a Lean Production methodology in Textile and Clothing Industry (TCI) in North of Portugal. The methodology was developed under a Doctoral Program on Industrial Engineering and Systems. During the development of the methodology, the TCI contextualization was studied in parallel with the development of a survey applied to the TCI companies. The development of the methodology (structured in three phases) was followed by its validation in case studies. Thus, this paper objective is to describe and explain the case study designed and conducted to attain feedback from companies. These case studies demanded a protocol constituted by an overview of the project, the field procedures (meetings and visits, interviews, questionnaires and checklist form), the preliminary questions of the project and the guide for the reports from the case studies. From the field procedures, the interviews was the first instrument used and it allowed the identification of the needs of change, the workers and management role in this change, the expected and achieved results. These preliminary results are presented in this paper. The questionnaire, adapted from others studies, would be used for a better context in the national framework and it would be applied in a following phase as the checklist. It will enable the data and metrics collection related with several aspects, namely work ergonomic conditions. This protocol will allow the knowledge of the work environment for a good implementation of the Lean Production.

A case-based methodology for lean implementation in hospital operations

2019 ◽  
Vol 33 (6) ◽  
pp. 656-676 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tatyana Karla Oliveira Régis ◽  
Luciano Costa Santos ◽  
Cláudia Fabiana Gohr
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
Hospital Setting ◽  
Initial Step ◽  
Manufacturing Companies ◽  
Lean Implementation ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Hospital Operations ◽  
Lean Healthcare ◽  
Implementation Methodology

Purpose Although there are general methodologies for lean implementation in manufacturing companies, a specific methodology for the implementation of lean healthcare in hospitals has not been addressed by the literature. Addressing this gap, the purpose of this paper is to develop a practice-driven methodology for implementing lean in hospital operations. Design/methodology/approach Three case studies were conducted to collect evidence on the lean implementation process in Brazilian hospitals. From empirical evidence and literature, the implementation methodology was proposed and submitted to critical assessment by experts from the field. Findings The process of lean implementation was very similar in all cases, triggered by strategic planning and operationalized by continuous improvement projects. On the other hand, in all cases, the lean implementation teams had to deal with employees’ resistance. These findings were valuable inputs to the development of the implementation methodology. After refinement, it was proposed a feasible, useful and user-friendly methodology. Research limitations/implications The proposed methodology was raised from the practice through case study research. However, the proposed methodology was not fully applied, and the associated performance measures were not elaborated in this paper. Therefore, more case studies and applications will be necessary to generalize the findings. Practical implications The methodology provides practical guidelines that support lean implementation in hospital operations. Although it demands adaptations for each specific hospital setting, this initial step may encourage hospital managers to start the lean journey. Originality/value This study addressed the gap in the literature regarding the lack of methodologies for implementing lean healthcare in hospital operations. The methodology synthesizes the knowledge, principles and tools of lean thinking that can be applied in hospital operations.

The supplier perspective: forging strong partnerships with buyers

2015 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-32 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julia Roloff ◽  
Michael S. Aßländer ◽  
Dilek Zamantili Nayir
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Corporate Social Performance ◽  
Social Performance ◽  
Clothing Industry ◽  
Management Approach ◽  
Open Communication ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Problems And Solutions ◽  
Supplier Partnerships ◽  
Corporate Social

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to identify three commonly observed mistakes made when managing suppliers and describe factors that contribute to successful buyer–supplier partnerships. Design/methodology/approach – Five extensive case studies in the automotive and clothing industry, as well as cases discussed in the literature, are analysed. Findings – Barriers to successful partnerships are a too strong emphasis on cost cutting and a too controlling management approach on the part of the buyer, and the abuse of insider knowledge for faking performances on the side of the supplier. Open communication, willingness to engage in mutual learning and encouraging innovations are observed in successful partnerships. Research limitations/implications – A limited number of case studies in the German automotive industry and the Turkish clothing industry are used. Both industries are subject to significant change which means that generalisations should be made with caution. Therefore, we discuss only problems and solutions that have also been identified in studies conducted in other industries and/or countries. Practical implications – Managers learn how to best manage partnerships with suppliers and what mistakes to avoid. Social implications – Partnerships aiming at improving working conditions are discussed. Findings and recommendations help managers improve their corporate social performance in the supply chain. Originality/value – Partnerships are approached from the perspective of the supplier to identify commonly made mistakes and successful practices of buyers.

scholarly journals An implementation of lean manufacturing technology in enhancing efficiency in garment manufacturing industry with small and medium size

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. first
Author(s):  
Hiền Ngọc Đỗ ◽  
Quỳnh Lam Ngọc Lê
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Lean Manufacturing ◽  
Manufacturing Industry ◽  
Implementation Process ◽  
Manufacturing Technology ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Medium Size ◽  
Lean Implementation ◽  
Efficiency And Effectiveness ◽  
Enhance Efficiency

Lean manufacturing technology has been applied in industry to eliminate wastes, enhance efficiency and increase competition ability. While some case studies were evaluated successfully, others faced with big challenges. Actually, lean was applied in different ways due to types and size of industry or organization. This paper would present an lean implementation process, in which lean tools are integrated in simultaneously. Requirements on system manufacturing capacity should be met, so necessary resources would be determined. Manufacturing layout and work flows would be created smoothly. The lean implementation process was applied in some case studies in garment industry with small and medium size, which show the efficiency and effectiveness of the lean technology in the practice systems. The research shows the good results on some performance key indexes such as productivity, ability to satisfy the orders and good working environment.

scholarly journals LEAN PRODUCTION IMPLEMENTATION: A SURVEY IN ITALY

2008 ◽  
pp. 52-60
Author(s):  
Alberto Portioli Staudacher ◽  
Marco Tantardini
Keyword(s):  
Manufacturing Industry ◽  
Lean Production ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
High Volume ◽  
Waste Reduction ◽  
Lean Implementation ◽  
Space Limitation ◽  
Managerial Innovation ◽  
Do So ◽  
Production Approach

European companies can beat competition from low cost countries only through innovation, and large investments are devoted to RD to improve products and processes. But this is not enough. Organisational and managerial innovation lever must be exploited too. Typically, some 40-70% of total activities companies carry out are waste because don't add value to the customer.Lean production focuses on waste reduction to improve operations' performances.Despite many firms report large benefits from lean implementation, a lot of scepticism still remains regarding attainable results and on the possibility to apply Lean approach outside high volume manufacturing. This is particularly true in Italy, where SMEs competing on high variety and customization are a dominant portion of the manufacturing industry .Therefore a survey has been implemented to better understand Lean Production approach and implementation, because it appears to be quite an effective organisational and managerial innovation, as many Lean implementer can testify. But, Lean Production is a trick easy approach, because it appears easy to understand and implement, but it is not. And the number of companies that have achieved no significant improvement is quite large. Therefore a survey has been designed and carried out, in order to deepen the knowledge and help companies that started a Lean implementation, or are considering to do so, in achieving best results. 60 Lean implementers and 45 Non Lean Implementers have been surveyed, out of companies of any manufacturing industr y, with at least 100 employees.Due to space limitation, only a small portion of the results can be presented in this paper. Future papers will present other results and comparisons with the results of other surveys. Besides, the same survey is about to be conducted in other European countries, allowing a much larger respondent sample and a comparison among different countries.

Living in Pilgrimage

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-24
Author(s):  
Mariko Hamaya
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
The Self ◽  
Local People ◽  
Everyday Practice ◽  
Way Of Life ◽  
Hansen's Disease ◽  
Hansen’S Disease ◽  
The Poor

Abstract This article aims to explore how people make pilgrimages not as a temporary journey but as a persistent way of life, using case studies I collected from fieldwork in Shikoku Island, Japan. The Shikoku pilgrimage is one of the most popular Buddhist pilgrimages, involving a 1,400-kilometre journey, where pilgrims visit 88 temples spread across the island. While previous studies have argued that the tradition of almsgiving helps marginal people such as the poor and those with Hansen’s disease to survive, it is not yet clear how those people, in reality, make a living on alms alone. In recent years, the pilgrimage authority and some of the local people have attempted to regulate begging and exclude “beggars” from the pilgrimage sites, differentiating them from the “true” pilgrims. This article will clarify how pilgrims, nevertheless, struggle to reconstruct their lives and then cultivate the self through their everyday practice of begging.

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