An interpretive hierarchical model for lean implementation in machine tool sector

Barriers Affecting Successful Lean Implementation in Singapore's Shipbuilding Industry: A Case Study

“…However, lean implementation is not easy to achieve, with few organizations adopting it actually succeeding (Larteb et al, 2015;Jadhav et al, 2014;Bhasin, 2012;Losonci et al, 2011). Not knowing the barriers to lean implementation has been found to be the key reason for the failure of a large number of companies in lean manufacturing (Sharma et al, 2014). Numerous studies have investigated the barriers to lean implementation in various industries, but not many of them related to the shipbuilding industry.…”

“…The main reason for the low success in lean manufacturing is the lack of understanding of the barriers to lean implementation (Sharma et al, 2014). A thorough understanding of the key barriers would enable firms to make optimal decisions (e.g., on resource allocations, management, and training) and attain better lean implementation (Zhang et al, 2017) and better results.…”

A lean environmental benchmarking (LEB) method for the management of cutting tools

“…Eswaramoorthi et al (2011) conducted a survey of the Indian machine tool industries and reported that lean implementation in this industry was still at an infant stage compared to other industries. Like many other manufacturing industries, the metal-mechanic industry has been striving hard to remain competitive (Sharma et al, 2015). Shagluf et al (2015) highlighted that machine tool accuracy is critical for high value manufacturing hence optimum maintenance and calibration management is highly desirable.…”

“…Shagluf et al (2015) highlighted that machine tool accuracy is critical for high value manufacturing hence optimum maintenance and calibration management is highly desirable. Among the limited research focused on the application of lean in the metal-mechanic sector, Sharma et al's (2015) study focused on developing a framework for analysing the interaction among the major criteria of lean manufacturing in the machine tool industry. Similarly, the application of lean manufacturing techniques for the reduction of cycle time in a machining process in an automotive manufacturing plant is reported in the work of Venkataraman et al (2014).…”

“…Manufacturing organisations around the globe are witnessing a phenomenal transformation in the industrial paradigm. The metal-mechanic sector plays a significant role and provides an impetus to the industrial growth of any economy (Sharma et al, 2015). Among the currently existing manufacturing processes, machining is one of the most important activities in the metal-mechanic sector as investments in new technologies such as machines and cutting tools are essential for organisations in this industry to remain competitive (Karjalainen et al, 2005).…”