An empirical investigation of the relationship among agile manufacturing practices and business performance: a pilot study

Abstract

Purpose Agility addresses vibrant solutions for running companies to meet the dares of customers asking for high quality and low- cost goods and services. The purpose of this study is to identify the practices for the successful implementation of agile manufacturing and measure their relationship with business performance measures of the manufacturing industry. Design/methodology/approach The data for the pilot study were collected from 26 respondents through a questionnaire survey. After confirming the normality and reliability of the data, it was analyzed to examine the relationship between agile manufacturing practices and business performance measures. Findings The results show that there are strong relationships between agile manufacturing practices and business performance. Further, these attributes significantly contribute to delivering better business performance. Originality/value The study signifies the need for agile manufacturing in enhancing business performance for the growth and sustainability of the organization.

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“…Today, in most companies that practice agile leadership, by improving efficiency or improving quality, they enable a team, unit or whole company to adapt and upgrade existing products and services to meet customer needs with rapidly changing technology [7,8]. A common problem in many companies is that leaders spend too much time making successful decisions [10]. Therefore, agility requires embedded leadership that facilitates knowledge sharing, seeks consensus, trusts people and provides a work environment for people to incorporate tacit knowledge as much as possible [9].…”

“…Agility is a characteristic of the company, that to survive, it constantly develops and adapts to fluctuations and changes in the environment [8]. Implementation of an agile way of working helps company solve complex business challenges and respond effectively and quickly to changes in the market [10].…”

“…It operates based on procedures and rules that enable rapid changes and ensure a permanent competitive advantage [8]. An agile working environment supports the constant monitoring of market conditions and the perception of customer needs to adapt and find new opportunities [10]. Sekula and Ruperčič [11] summarized that around 90 % of traditional companies that use a traditional management approach are aware of agile management methods, although they do not use these methods and techniques.…”

“…Sekula and Ruperčič [11] summarized that around 90 % of traditional companies that use a traditional management approach are aware of agile management methods, although they do not use these methods and techniques. The biggest challenge in companies is the implementation of an agile work environment, as employers or employees are not in favor of change [10]. Of course, the lack of knowledge and experience in this area, the incompatibility of the organizational culture with agile values, the dominance of the traditional way of working and traditional management are also challenges [7].…”

“…An agile approach is an answer to a rapidly changing business environment [2]. The approach, which originates primarily from software development and is an attempt to create an environment that is more flexible and offers better synchronization of the client's needs and the provider's capacities, can also be useful in other areas of business [10]. Also, digitization and new technologies such as artificial intelligence have a strong impact on the entire business world-wide, and a revolution in this area is already underway [5].…”