Lean adoption barriers for trade contractors

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Elnaz Asadian ◽  
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Robert M. Leicht ◽  
John I. Messner ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Successful Implementation ◽  
High Turnover ◽  
Production Chain ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Lean Principles ◽  
Potential Barriers ◽  
Construction Companies ◽  
Lean Practices

Lean Construction has proven to be highly beneficial to the construction industry; however, adoption at the trade contractor level is lagging. This study seeks to identify the barriers that hamper the successful implementation of lean principles and methods to understand the reasons for the lagging adoption by stakeholders that should benefit the most. A comprehensive review of previous literature identified several categorizations for barriers; however, none emphasized trade contractors. 29 barriers were identified and defined through a detailed literature review. These barriers were then clustered into seven main factors affecting the implementation of lean initiatives under the proposed framework. This framework facilitates the investigation of construction companies' potential barriers when deciding to start implementing lean. The analysis revealed that the three most frequent barriers were lack of teamwork, multi-layer subcontracting, and lack of long-term philosophy. Additionally, seven barriers are recognized as the potential barriers specifically relevant to the trade contractors: lack of teamwork and technical capabilities, poor communication between parties, minimum involvement of workers, lack of integration of the production chain, quality of materials, high turnover of the workforce, and employee tolerance of untidy workspaces. The findings provide insight into the possible obstacles that exist to hinder the implementation of lean practices among trade contractors. Firms that do not recognize these barriers will suffer from organizational inefficiency regarding needed improvement efforts and where these endeavors should be focused. Understanding the root causes of the low rate of lean adaptation can assist in developing solutions to address barriers and facilitate lean implementation.

Assessing the Factors Affecting the Implementation of E-Government and Effect on Performance of DVLA

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-61
Author(s):  
Gerald Dapaah Gyamfi ◽  
George Gyan ◽  
Mavis Ayebea ◽  
Florence Naa Norley Nortey ◽  
Prince Yaw Baidoo
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Financial Constraints ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Electronic Government ◽  
Electricity Supply ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Ict Infrastructure

Though many researchers have carried out studies on electronic government (e-government) and its effect on performance of public organizations in developed countries not much such studies have taken place in developing countries, creating a gap in literature. The current study seeks to fill the gap. The study highlights the factors affecting the implementation and sustainability of E-government and effect of the factors on performance of the driver and vehicle licensing agency (DVLA) in Ghana. The study used purposive sampling technique to gather data from the DVLA (N-50) in 2016. The outcome of the study revealed that the challenges that impede the successful implementation of e-government include regular interruption of the electricity supply, online theft, poor ICT infrastructure, and financial constraints. Based on the benefits associated with the implementation of e-government, the current researchers made recommendations for long-term sustainability of e-government.

scholarly journals FACTORS AFFECTING JOB SATISFACTION OF WORKERS IN INDONESIAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES

2012 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 299-309 ◽  
Author(s):  
Puti Farida Marzuki ◽  
Hestiyani Permadi ◽  
Indryati Sunaryo
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Questionnaire Survey ◽  
Job Characteristics ◽  
Capital City ◽  
Occupational Groups ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Construction Companies ◽  
Managerial Positions ◽  
Different Levels

This paper describes the influence of job characteristics, rewards, relations with superiors, relations with co-workers, and fulfillment of higher order needs, as job facets, on the job satisfaction of workers in Indonesian construction companies. A questionnaire survey was conducted in Jakarta (the capital city) and Bandung (one of Indonesia's major cities). The results revealed that workers in different occupational groups and managerial positions perceive differently the conditions of job facets and that there are different levels of job satisfaction among different categories of workers. This research indicates that workers care about the quality of their work and company's performance and that these aspects affect significantly their job satisfaction. Reward is also revealed to have an important influence on workers’ job satisfaction.

scholarly journals Determinanty generowania kredytów gospodarczych w okresie pokryzysowym na przykładzie polskiego sektora banków spółdzielczych

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 143-160
Author(s):  
Krzysztof Kil ◽  
Ewa Miklaszewska
Keyword(s):  
Balance Sheet ◽  
Local Market ◽  
Corporate Sector ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Loan Portfolios ◽  
Area Growth ◽  
Cooperative Banks

The post-crisis period stressed the role of small, local banks in corporatelending, particularly for SME, due to such their advantages as being based onrelationship banking and extensive knowledge of local market. However, it isstill unclear whether it is a short or long-term advantage. The aim of this paper isto analyze the factors affecting the size and quality of the loan portfolios of thePolish cooperative banks. In the empirical part, the study is based on statisticaldata and panel research, based on individual balance sheet data for the banksaffiliated to the BPS SA. The results confirm that the role of cooperative banksin lending to businesses increases, but also pointed to internal diversity of thesector in this area: growth in loans to the corporate sector was particularly strongfor large banks with strong capital, but also resulted in their declining safety andincreasing bad loans portfolio.

scholarly journals Factors Affecting the Competence of Nursing Assistants in Taiwan Long-Term Care Institutions

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (24) ◽  
pp. 9413
Author(s):  
Tsai-Jung Cheng ◽  
Yi-Min Hsu ◽  
Tung-Han Tsai ◽  
Ming-Yu Chen ◽  
Shwu-Feng Tsay ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Quality Of Care ◽  
Long Term Care ◽  
Nursing Assistants ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Adults With Disabilities ◽  
Study Results

With the increasing number of people with disabilities caused by an aging global population, the need for long-term care is gradually increasing. Nursing assistants (NAs) are the primary providers of direct care services to older adults with disabilities, whose knowledge, skills, and beliefs affect the quality of care provided. This study aimed to investigate the influential factors affecting NAs’ current competences. A total of 255 NAs’ valid questionnaires were collected from 20 long-term care institutions in Taiwan through convenience sampling. The questionnaire comprised dimensions of demographics and care competence. The study results indicated that NAs had the greatest care competence in the domain of recognition of patient rights (4.64 ± 0.54 points). The multiple regression indicated that age, religion, job category, disability care experience, the receiving of performance bonuses, and the receiving of year-end bonuses significantly affected the level of care competence (p < 0.05). With the aforementioned findings, the results of this study serve as references for the government in employing long-term care NAs and developing management policies. Training programs for NAs should be developed to improve the quality of care provided to older adults with disabilities.

RATION BISCUITS: I. FACTORS AFFECTING THE KEEPING QUALITY OF BISCUITS CONTAINING PROTEIN SUPPLEMENTS

1945 ◽  
Vol 23f (1) ◽  
pp. 22-38
Author(s):  
Jesse A. Pearce ◽  
J. B. Marshall
Keyword(s):  
Skim Milk ◽  
Ammonium Bicarbonate ◽  
Storage Life ◽  
Soy Flour ◽  
Fluorescence Measurement ◽  
Protein Supplements ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Long Term Storage

The storage life of biscuits was extended by maintaining a moisture content of 6% or less. From considerations of initial quality and of increased storage life sodium bicarbonate was superior to ammonium bicarbonate as a leavening agent, particularly at lower levels. By the same criteria, wheat germ appeared to be a more satisfactory source of protein than soy flour, dried skim milk, or dried egg yolk.Moisture-resistant packaging materials were found necessary to prevent mould growth and maintain edibility in biscuits stored at high humidities; however, biscuits so packed deteriorated at a faster rate at high temperatures. Tin-plate containers appeared to be the most effective for long term storage at high humidities, although Reynolds' metal A-10 with or without an inner liner was satisfactory for storage periods of about half a year.While none of the quality measurements used were completely reliable measures of biscuit quality, a fluorescence measurement assessed the effects of the various treatments in a relatively satisfactory manner.

scholarly journals Improvement of Service Quality in the Supply Chain of Commercial Banks—A Case Study in Vietnam

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (8) ◽  
pp. 357
Author(s):  
Han-Khanh Nguyen ◽  
Thuy-Dung Nguyen
Keyword(s):  
Service Quality ◽  
Commercial Banks ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Sustainable Growth ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Business Operations ◽  
Improve Service Quality

The outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic caused a serious impact on the business activities of enterprises and households, affecting the operation of banks around the world, especially for capital mobilization from those with savings deposits at commercial banks. In face of the unpredictable developments of the pandemic, many services of banks in Vietnam were also affected, so it has been necessary to make a plan to maintain business operations and respond effectively to these difficulties. In this study, the authors used three research models to form a three-dimensional frame of reference (past, present, and future) to identify, analyze, and evaluate the factors affecting the service quality of commercial banks’ savings deposit mobilization, and to suggest solutions that can minimize risks and improve customer satisfaction for savings deposits at commercial banks, improve service quality to avoid potential long-term risks, as well as maintain sustainable growth and social stability in the future.

scholarly journals Factors Affecting Quality of Home Based Long-term Care Provision for the Bedridden Patients in Chandigarh, North India

2015 ◽  
Vol 49 (3) ◽  
pp. 126-131
Author(s):  
Tarundeep Singh ◽  
Amarjeet Singh Minhas
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Care ◽  
Long Term Care ◽  
North India ◽  
Care Provision ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Home Based ◽  
The Subject

ABSTRACT Objective To determine the factors affecting the quality of home based long-term care (LTC) provision for the adult bedridden patients in Chandigarh, India. Materials and methods This cross-sectional study was conducted on 100 bedridden patients in Chandigarh. Disability was assessed using the Katz index and an interview schedule based on Craig handicap assessment and reporting technique (CHART) was used to assess the care provision to the bedridden patients. Available medical records and brief medical examination were also conducted on the spot. Quality of care was assessed based on the Donabedian model. Factors associated with the quality of care provision, based on literature, were examined for association in the study cases. Results Mean age of the bedridden patients was 69 years. Sixtyeight patients lived in joint families. All had total dependence in the domains of bathing, dressing, toileting and transfer. The commonest cause of disability was neurological diseases. Mean duration of being bedridden was 16.4 months. Though the rates of complications like urinary infections (89%), bedsores (54%) were quite high, 57% patients reported satisfaction with the quality of care they were receiving. However, only 18 males and 6 females subjects were receiving good quality care according to our evaluation. Ownership of property/money by the subject was the only factor found to be associated with good quality of care. Gender of the subject, degree of disability, type of family in which the subject was living in and whether the patient is currently married or not did not seem to significantly affect the quality of care received by the subjects. Conclusion Though more than half of the study subjects reported subjective satisfaction with the quality of care being received, objective evaluation based on the study criteria showed that only a quarter were actually receiving good quality care. Furthermore, the economic worth seemed to positively influence the quality of care being received by the subjects. How to cite this article Singh T, Minhas AS. Factors Affecting Quality of Home Based Long-term Care Provision for the Bedridden Patients in Chandigarh, North India. J Postgrad Med Edu Res 2015;49(3):126-131.

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