Enterprise Modelling in Support of the Application of Lean Manufacturing in SMEs

2007 ◽  
Vol 18-19 ◽  
pp. 359-364
Author(s):  
J.O. Ajaefobi ◽  
R.H. Weston
Keyword(s):  
Lean Manufacturing ◽  
Collaborative Research ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Manufacturing Enterprises ◽  
Enterprise Models ◽  
Change Projects ◽  
Modelling Techniques ◽  
Support Decision Making ◽  
Organisation Design

Over more than two decades the authors and their research colleagues have investigated different ways of using enterprise, simulation and workflow modelling techniques to structure and support decision making during organisation design and change projects. This has involved collaborative research with large and small scale manufacturing enterprises [1]. The investigations have demonstrated and advanced the potential to use enterprise models that ‘externalise and share knowledge about enterprise processes and systems’. By so doing, enhanced understanding of enterprise structures, processes and resource systems can be obtained and used to improve the interactions between system components so as to realise desired business performance and constrain unwanted behaviours.

Determinant factors of culinary creative business performance in the city of Makassar

2021 ◽  
Vol 42 (04) ◽  
pp. 44-53
Author(s):  
ST HATIDJA ◽  
◽  
Amiruddin TAWE ◽  
Chalid I. MUSA ◽  
La HALISU ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Dynamic Capabilities ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Full Data ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Modelling Techniques ◽  
The City

The purpose of this study is to analyze how the capabilities of business performance in creative culinary ventures in Makassar City, Indonesia. Data were obtained from sources using a questionnaire distributed to 1,402 entrepreneurs in the small and medium business category. The sampling method is probability sampling with simple random sampling technique. The number of samples in this study was determined using the Slovin formula of 311 people, totalling 197 respondents who received the questionnaire in full. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics with structural equation modelling techniques. The research findings explain dynamic capabilities that are important for enhancing innovation and business performance, as well as to assist future researchers to examine other factors that are predictors in improving business performance.

scholarly journals Policy Contradictions and Policy Dilemma: A Case of Intermediary Money Transfer Tax (IMTT) on Business Performance in the Engineering Sector in Zimbabwe

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 76
Author(s):  
Josphat Nyoni ◽  
Tendai Vanesssa Jaravaza ◽  
Matthew Mare ◽  
Martin Dandira ◽  
Elias Kandjinga
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Tax Policies ◽  
Metal Fabrication ◽  
Money Transfer ◽  
The Government ◽  
Transfer Tax

The use of tax policies to address macro-economic challenges has often led to serious other macro-economic challenges for developing countries. The purpose of this paper is to illustrate macro-economic policy dilemmas that affect developing countries when they implement tax policies to address macroeconomic challenges. The objective of the study was to examine how the 2% Intermediary Money Transfer Tax (MTT) introduced to raise financial resources to grow the economy affected performance of companies in the engineering sector. The study was guided by the pragmatism research philosophy, used explanatory research design and a mixed research approach. Data was collected from companies in the metal fabrication and machine/equipment sub-sectors of the engineering sector. A total of 68 companies were used. The paper shows that a tax policy adopted by Zimbabwe to raise revenues for supporting economic growth and addressing several economic challenges such as poverty, unemployment and negative economic growth generated other macro-economic challenges such as declining performance of companies in the Engineering sector. Results from the study showed that 2% IMTT had a negative an influence on business performance of companies in the engineering sector. The tax reduced profit margins, sales, and competitiveness. Conclusions from the study were that adoption of tax policies by governments, to achieve increased revenue and growth of the economy may, in the process, negatively affect some sectors of the economy. It was therefore recommended that the government analyse potential contradictions and dilemmas before implementing tax policies. Further studies of the influence of IMTT on other sectors like the small scale and informal sectors that are usually hit the hardest by government policies is recommended.

scholarly journals Lean-excellence business management for manufacturing SMEs focusing on KRI

2019 ◽  
Vol 69 (3) ◽  
pp. 519-539 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ibrahim Salih Mohammad ◽  
Chike F. Oduoza
Keyword(s):  
Lean Manufacturing ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Small Firms ◽  
Assessment Model ◽  
External Support ◽  
Self Assessment ◽  
Implementation Framework ◽  
Lean Implementation ◽  
Content Type ◽  
National Quality

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to develop an effective framework for implementing Lean strategies in small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI). Design/methodology/approach Based on the integration of LM tools and techniques with the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award (MBNQA) criteria a systematic Lean implementation framework for manufacturing SMEs has been proposed. The core values, drivers and tools of the proposed framework were further developed based on case studies in three SMEs in the KRI. Findings Proposed framework is able to provide a simple pathway for SMEs to systematically implement Lean techniques in seven functional areas in order to create Lean culture in the organisation. Business performance measurement in terms of profitability, customer satisfaction, employee’s satisfaction, competitiveness growth and ergonomic improvement is presented in favour of evaluating Lean outcomes appropriately. It also presents the experience of small firms in implementing Lean programmes to show that Lean is valid in SMEs. Research limitations/implications The framework concentrates only on the internal issues of the organisation, while external variables such as national culture and external support are excluded. Practical implications The framework assists improvements in SMEs that either initially attempt to start Lean journey or those that are at more advanced levels towards excellent-Lean manufacturing. The framework can also be used as a self-assessment model to determine the degree of Lean readiness. Originality/value To the best knowledge of the author, it is the first framework that integrates Lean techniques with MBNQA criteria to support Lean implementation in SMEs. It is also the first study regarding Lean-excellence in the KRI.

Lean manufacturing practices and performance: the role of social and technical factors

2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (5) ◽  
pp. 732-754 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saumyaranjan Sahoo
Keyword(s):  
Lean Manufacturing ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Manufacturing Systems ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Performance Parameters ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Lean Practices ◽  
The Social ◽  
And Performance ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose Modern manufacturing systems require tools and techniques that take cognizance of the social (concerning people and relations) as well as the technical environment. The purpose of this paper is to explore the relationship between the social and technical aspects of lean manufacturing practices and their effects on business performance outcomes. Design/methodology/approach The hypothesized relationships for this study are tested with data collected from 148 Indian manufacturing firms by using SPSS and AMOS statistical software. Findings The analysis of the study was conducted using structural equation modeling (SEM) technique, which indicated that both “soft” and “hard” lean practices are positively related to business performance parameters. The findings also demonstrated that “hard” lean practices fully mediate the relationship between “soft” lean practices and business performance parameters. Research limitations/implications There are some limitations of this study. Although a cross-sectional survey has been applied, the research does not permit us to account for the lag between implementation and performance. It also brings the opinion of a limited number of Indian experts about lean manufacturing systems; hence, the sample size could be increased and the nationality of the respondent could be expanded for future research. Practical implications The paper would be of interest to Lean practitioners, and the results of this study can be used in organizations to put a focus on social-cultural changes while applying lean technical tools when it comes to practices as well as importance. Originality/value This paper extends theoretical contribution in production and operations management literature, highlighting how social and technical practices have to interact to enable a successful lean manufacturing implementation.

Human Factors in Automated Analysis for Enterprise Models

2020 ◽  
pp. 186-204
Author(s):  
Hector Florez
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Automated Analysis ◽  
Modeling Language ◽  
Modeling Tools ◽  
Current State ◽  
Analysis Methods ◽  
Enterprise Models ◽  
Specific Calculations ◽  
Decision Making Processes ◽  
Support Decision Making

Enterprise models are created for communicating and documenting the current state of the enterprise. However, these models can also be used for supporting analysis processes and are fundamental assets in project management. But, analysis is a process made by humans, and due to enterprise models that are complex and have a large amount of elements, analysis is usually a tough process. Then modeling tools might provide support for analysis. It is possible to offer this support through the use of automated analysis methods, which are algorithms for providing specific calculations based on the elements included in the model. The results of said automated analysis methods support decision-making processes. It is also possible to execute a sequence of analysis methods by the configuration of analysis chains. This chapter presents a proposal and strategy for analyzing enterprise models by the execution of automated analysis methods and automated analysis chains. This strategy is presented using enterprise models that conform to ArchiMate as modeling language.

scholarly journals KOKON: A Germany-Wide Collaborative Research Project to Identify Needs, Provide Information, Foster Communication and Support Decision-Making about Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Oncology

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 105-111 ◽  
Author(s):  
Corina Güthlin ◽  
Hans-Helge Bartsch ◽  
Stefanie Joos ◽  
Alfred Längler ◽  
Claudia Lampert ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Collaborative Research ◽  
Knowledge Database ◽  
Self Help ◽  
Set Up ◽  
Training Programmes ◽  
Self Help Groups ◽  
Support Decision Making

Background: The German Cancer Aid set up a priority research programme with the intention to generate high-quality information based on evidence and to make this information easily accessible for health-care professionals and advisors, researchers, patients, and the general public. Summary: The Kompetenznetz Komplementärmedizin in der Onkologie (KOKON) received 2 funding periods within this programme. During the first funding period, KOKON assessed patients’ and health-care professionals’ informational needs, developed a consulting manual for physicians, developed an education programme for self-help groups, set up a knowledge database, and developed a pilot information website for patients. Funding period 2 continues with work that allows cancer patients and health-care professionals to make informed decisions about complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). For this aim, KOKON evaluates training programmes for physicians (oncology physicians, paediatric oncologists, and general practitioners) and for self-help groups. All training programmes integrate results from an analysis of the ethical, psychological, and medical challenges of CAM in the medical encounter, and the knowledge database is being extended with issues related to CAM for supportive and palliative care. Key Message: A Germany-wide collaborative research project to identify needs, provide information, foster communication, and support decision-making about CAM in oncology is being set up.

Parental Control of Diversified Groups: Samples of Chinese Manufacturing Enterprises

2013 ◽  
Vol 373-375 ◽  
pp. 2270-2273
Author(s):  
Ming Lei Xie ◽  
Shun Zhou Chen
Keyword(s):  
Business Performance ◽  
Corporate Performance ◽  
Parental Control ◽  
Interaction Effects ◽  
Interactive Effects ◽  
Corporate Diversification ◽  
Diversification Strategy ◽  
Manufacturing Enterprises ◽  
Official Control

Diversification can help enterprises to achieve synergies so as to enhance business performance. This article attempts to study this question from the viewpoint of parental control. The interaction effects among corporate diversification and the parental control tested through data obtained by questionnaires to 87 Corporations. The study foundt: companies with diversification strategy adopting official control over their subsidiary will reduce the overall corporate performance. However, the interactive effects between the degree of parental control and diversification are not significant.

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