Lean practices in the Bangladeshi ready-made garments industry and global significance

Hasan, Saad; Khan, Gias; Hoque, Mohammad Rashedul; Hassan, Farheen; Ahmed, Nisar

doi:10.1080/13675567.2020.1847262

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“…, 2022). However, most of the RMG companies of emerging economy like Bangladesh are failing to synchronize the LM strategy with their company strategy (Hasan et al. , 2022).…”

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“…Lean manufacturing is a methodology consisting of a collection of management techniques and the acquisition of manufacturing operations that may be utilized to eliminate waste and minimize the uncertainty of suppliers, customers and internal resources and processes (Bashar et al. , 2021; Hasan et al. , 2022).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…On the other hand, Abu et al . (2019) and Hasan et al. (2022) both mentioned improper selection and customization of lean tools as a significant cause preventing lean implementation.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…(2020) also performed similar studies on the textile industry in Pakistan and India, respectively. Hasan et al. (2022) put their effort into finding out the current situation in lean implementation in the Bangladesh apparel industry.…”

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An integrated approach to explore the barriers to lean manufacturing in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic: implications for sustainability

Salman,

Ahmed,

Taqi

et al. 2023

IJIEOM

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PurposeThe apparel industry of Bangladesh is rethinking lean manufacturing (LM) deployment because of the challenges imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to COVID-19, LM implementation in the apparel industry has become more difficult. Thus, the purpose of this study is to explore the barriers to implementing LM practices in the apparel industry of Bangladesh in the context of COVID-19 pandemic.Design/methodology/approachFor evaluating the barriers, an integrated framework that combines the Delphi method and fuzzy total interpretive structural modeling (TISM) has been designed. The application of fuzzy TISM has resulted in a structured hierarchical relationship model of the barriers with driving and driven power.FindingsThe findings reveal that “lack of synchronization of lean planning with strategic planning”, “lack of proper understanding of lean concept” and “low priority from the top management” are the three top most important barriers of LM implementation in apparel industry.Practical implicationsThese findings will help the apparel industry to formulate strategy for implementing the LM practices successfully. The proposed model is expected to contribute to the sustainable development goals (SDGs) such as Responsible Consumption and Production (SDG 12); Decent Work and Economic Growth (SDG 8); Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure (SDG 9) via resilient strategies.Originality/valueThis study is one of few initial efforts to investigate LM implementation barriers during the COVID-19 epidemic in a real-world setting.

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“…, 2022). However, most of the RMG companies of emerging economy like Bangladesh are failing to synchronize the LM strategy with their company strategy (Hasan et al. , 2022).…”

Section: Discussion and Implications Of The Studymentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…On the other hand, Abu et al . (2019) and Hasan et al. (2022) both mentioned improper selection and customization of lean tools as a significant cause preventing lean implementation.…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

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An integrated approach to explore the barriers to lean manufacturing in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic: implications for sustainability

Salman,

Ahmed,

Taqi

et al. 2023

IJIEOM

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“…A few recent studies reported that lean implementing and sustaining in the garment industry in developing countries is complicated (Hamja et al , 2021; Hoque et al , 2020; Hamja et al , 2019). Studies identified many reasons for lean failure in garment supplier factories, such as lack of top management commitment, learning culture, employee empowerment, training and skills, worker involvement, limited resources, inappropriate method, resistance to change and so on (Hamja et al , 2021; Robertsone et al , 2021; Hasan et al , 2020). However, no earlier studies explored the buyer–supplier dyadic role in mitigating lean challenges in typical or pandemic situations.…”

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Implementing and sustaining lean, buyer-supplier role, and COVID-19 pandemic: insights from the garment industry of Bangladesh

Hoque

Maalouf²,

Tanha³

et al. 2023

IJLSS

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Purpose This study aims to explore the challenges in implementing and sustaining lean in garment supplier factories and the buyer–supplier role in mitigating lean barriers in a typical situation and pandemic. Design/methodology/approach Following a qualitative research approach and multiple embedded case study method, data were collected through in-depth interviews with senior managers of one lead buyer and their four key garment supplier factories in Bangladesh. Within and cross-case analysis, techniques were applied to understand the context-oriented lean challenges and buyer–supplier role in mitigating the challenges. Findings The study findings demonstrate that garment suppliers are less prepared and unsystematic in lean implementation having limited capabilities and less preparation. Moreover, they have limited support from buyers, less commitment from top management and employee resistance to implementing lean. Lean challenges become more intense because of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, buyer–supplier responsible, cooperative and collaborative behaviour can mitigate lean challenges. Research limitations/implications Whereas many stakeholders may be responsible for lean challenges, this study explores dyadic role between buyer and supplier only based on a single lead buyer and their four suppliers. Hence future studies could consider more buyers and suppliers for a holistic understanding. Practical implications This study could help buyers and suppliers understand the underlying causes of lean implementation challenges in garment supplier factories and their role in sustaining lean reducing the challenges, particularly in a pandemic. Originality/value To the best of the authors’ knowledge, for the first time, this study depicts how buyer and supplier can play their due roles to mitigate lean challenges in garment supplier factories in a pandemic situation.

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Diagnosis Model Proposal for Improvement Opportunity in Project Management: An Approach from the Perspective of Lean Waste

Pereira,

de Oliveira,

de Oliveira Gomes

2023

Springer Proceedings in Mathematics &Amp; Statistics

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Lean practices in the Bangladeshi ready-made garments industry and global significance

Cited by 19 publications

References 18 publications

An integrated approach to explore the barriers to lean manufacturing in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic: implications for sustainability

An integrated approach to explore the barriers to lean manufacturing in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic: implications for sustainability

Implementing and sustaining lean, buyer-supplier role, and COVID-19 pandemic: insights from the garment industry of Bangladesh

Diagnosis Model Proposal for Improvement Opportunity in Project Management: An Approach from the Perspective of Lean Waste

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