An empirical study on the contribution of lean practices to environmental performance of the manufacturing firms in northern region of Malaysia

2012 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 144 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahzad Bandehnezhad ◽  
Suhaiza Zailani ◽  
Yudi Fernando
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Study ◽  
Environmental Performance ◽  
Northern Region ◽  
Manufacturing Firms ◽  
Lean Practices

scholarly journals Impact of Lean Manufacturing Practices on Firms’ Sustainable Performance: Lean Culture as a Moderator

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 1112 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Iranmanesh ◽  
Suhaiza Zailani ◽  
Sunghyup Hyun ◽  
Mohd Ali ◽  
Kwangyong Kim
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Performance ◽  
Lean Manufacturing ◽  
Manufacturing Firms ◽  
Customer Relationships ◽  
Supplier Relationships ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Sustainable Performance ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Lean Practices ◽  
Financial Benefits

Nowadays, manufacturing firms are pressured by governments, non-governmental organizations and customers to operate in a sustainable manner. Although lean practices may provide environmental, social, and financial benefits to firms, their effect on sustainable performance is ambiguous. The aim of this study is to examine the effect of lean manufacturing practices on firms’ environmental performance by considering lean culture as a moderator. Data were gathered through a survey of 187 manufacturing firms in Malaysia and were analyzed using the partial least squares technique. The results indicate that process and equipment, product design, supplier relationships, and customer relationships have a positive and significant effect on sustainable performance. It is also interesting to observe that lean culture positively moderated the effects of process and equipment and supplier relationships on sustainable performance. These results have important implications for enhancing the sustainable performance of manufacturing firms through lean manufacturing practices.

Sustainable supply chain collaboration: incentives in emerging economies

2018 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 273-294 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nutcharee Pakdeechoho ◽  
Vatcharapol Sukhotu
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Environmental Performance ◽  
Manufacturing Industry ◽  
Social Performance ◽  
Emerging Economy ◽  
Manufacturing Firms ◽  
Supply Chain Collaboration ◽  
Sustainable Supply Chain ◽  
Food Manufacturing ◽  
Content Type

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the relationship between sustainable supply chain collaboration (SSCC) and sustainability performance, and examine whether two types of incentives moderate this relationship. This empirical investigation of the Thai food manufacturing industry provides insight in the context of an emerging economy. Design/methodology/approach Survey data were collected from 215 food manufacturing firms in Thailand, and the hypotheses were tested by exploratory factor analysis, hierarchical regression analysis, and cluster analysis. Findings The results indicate that SSCC leads to better economic and social performance, but not necessarily better environmental performance; incentives provided by firms in the supply chain enhance the effects of SSCC on social performance. Practical implications The findings provide useful suggestions for supply chain managers and policy makers about effective collaboration and the use of incentives to improve the sustainability of individual firms in the supply chain. They also reveal the challenges faced by manufacturing firms in improving environmental performance in an emerging economy. Originality/value This study contributes to the literature on the implementation of sustainable supply chain management by explaining the role of incentives.

Welche Ansprüche haben Arbeitnehmer an ihre Büroumgebung und welche Werte stecken dahinter?

2012 ◽  
Vol 53 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-14
Author(s):  
Rödiger Voss
Keyword(s):  
Air Quality ◽  
Empirical Study ◽  
Indoor Air Quality ◽  
Indoor Air ◽  
Environmental Performance ◽  
Workplace Conditions ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Personal Interests ◽  
Insight Into

Diese Studie beschäftigt sich mit einer Analyse der mentalen Strukturen von Mitarbeitenden in Bezug auf die gewünschten Ansprüche an die Ausstattung und Einrichtung der Büroumgebung und deren zugrunde liegenden Werte. Um ein tiefer gehendes, grundlegendes Verständnis der Zusammenhänge zu gewinnen, wird auf die Laddering-Technik zurückgegriffen. Als Studienergebnis ist festzuhalten, dass sich Angestellte ein ergonomisches Arbeitsumfeld, gute Licht- und Luftverhältnisse, genügend Platz sowie eine moderne Hardware wünschen. Das Wertkonstrukt der Mitarbeitenden ist eher an den eigenen Interessen orientiert als an denen des Unternehmens. Abschliessend werden Empfehlungen für das Management zur Optimierung des Büroumfeldes und Limitationen des Forschungsansatzes aufgezeigt. This study aims to develop a deeper understanding of the expectations regarding workplace conditions that employees desire and to uncover the constructs that underlie these prospects in order to reveal the primary benefits that members of staffseek. An empirical study using the laddering techniquegives a valuable first insight into the desired expectations. The study results indicate that employees want an ergonomic workplace, good indoor air quality and lighting, enough space and modern hardware. Underlying employee’s values are oriented less towards the interests of the enterprise than towards the personal interests of the employees. The paper concludes with suggestions to managers to introduce and improve the environmental performance and reviews the limitations of the research. Keywords: ansprüche arbeitnehmer büro

An Empirical Study of ISO 14001 Certification and Firm Environmental Performance

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-28
Author(s):  
Yang Wang ◽  
Yijun Chen ◽  
Qi Xu ◽  
Wenqing Wu
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Study ◽  
Environmental Performance ◽  
Listed Companies ◽  
Moderating Effect ◽  
Iso 14001 ◽  
Environmental Certification ◽  
Policy Suggestions ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Iso 14001 Certification ◽  
The Empirical Analysis

ISO14001 certification is of great significance to the company's environmental performance. Through the empirical analysis of environmental certification and performance of Listed Companies in China, this chapter draws some valuable conclusions. The initial ISO14001 certification will worsen the environmental performance of the enterprises. The equity nature of the enterprise has a moderating effect on the ISO14001 certification's influence on enterprise environmental performance. The separation rate of the above-mentioned two positions has a moderating effect on the ISO14001 certification's influence on enterprise environmental performance. Based on the above conclusions, this chapter puts forward some reasonable policy suggestions.

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