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Lean production integration adaptable to dynamic conditions
Publication Type:
Journal article
Venue:
Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1108/JMTM-02-2018-0055
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to understand how a continuous improvement (CI) approach like lean production (LP) integration is affected by dynamic conditions and to propose how LP integration can be adaptable to dynamic conditions.Design/methodology/approach
A longitudinal case study has been conducted in which data were collected through participative observations, observations, documents and an in-depth semi-structured interview.Findings
The adaptability is related to the maturity level of the LP integration, where more mature organisations are better equipped to deal with the challenges occurring due to their learning and experimentation capabilities. The main problem is that the LP integration needs to be adapted, like compromising with just-in-time. This creates challenges to more immature organisations; they do not seem to be able to adapt the LP integration since the skills are lacking.Research limitations/implications
The research limitations are associated with the research design and therefore might limit generalisation of the context studied.Practical implications
The management needs to stay focused on the LP integration to continue building CI capability. There is a need to adapt the LP concept, which includes assessing how proposed changes and the LP concept interact in order to make them reinforce each other. This involves creating guidelines concerning adaptation and facilitating a transition from mainly single-loop learning to double-loop learning.Originality/value
This paper contributes by describing challenges that have an impact on LP integration and related organisational adaptability under dynamic conditions.
Bibtex
@article{Stalberg5209,
author = {Lina St{\aa}lberg and Anders Fundin},
title = {Lean production integration adaptable to dynamic conditions},
volume = {29},
number = {8},
pages = {1358--1375},
month = {August},
year = {2018},
journal = {Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management},
url = {http://www.ipr.mdu.se/publications/5209-}
}