The effect of lean on occupational health and safety and productivity in the garment industry – a literature review

Hamja, Abu; Maalouf, Malek Miguel; Hasle, Peter

doi:10.1080/21693277.2019.1620652

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“…Communication between supplier management and their employees and workers are not harmonious in the garment industry of Bangladesh (Maalouf et al , 2019). This is partly because of the poor OHSMS in the garment industry of Bangladesh (Hamja et al , 2019). Although managers, supervisors and shop floor workers interact frequently through formal or informal communications, they do not understand each other due to poor communication skills (Akbar and Ahsan, 2020; Hoque et al , 2020; Maalouf et al , 2019).…”

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Task performance and occupational health and safety management systems in the garment industry of Bangladesh

Hoque

Shahinuzzaman

2021

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PurposeThis study investigates the relationship between individual task performance of garment workers and occupational health and safety management systems (OHSMS) in the garment industry of Bangladesh.Design/methodology/approachFollowing a quantitative research approach and using a four-stage cluster sampling technique, data collected from 610 workers of twelve garments supplier factories using a structured questionnaire. Mean, standard deviation, correlation and stepwise multiple regressions performed to understand the relationship between task performance and OHSMS.FindingsThe study results demonstrate that occupational health and safety (OHS) policy, benchmarking, worker participation, OHS training, communication, emergency response, preventive and protective action, monitoring and review are the significant predictors of individual task performance of garment workers; and OHS policy contributes most substantially to the variance of task performance in the garment industry of Bangladesh.Research limitations/implicationsThis study’s findings contribute to operations management, human resources management and the health and safety management literature by demonstrating a link between operational performance, human resources management and OHSMS.Practical implicationsThis study could be beneficial for garment suppliers to understand how effective OHSMS can reduce production costs by increasing worker efficiency.Originality/valueThis is a unique research attempt as it considers the task performance dimension of an individual garment worker from the OHS management perspective.

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Task performance and occupational health and safety management systems in the garment industry of Bangladesh

Hoque

Shahinuzzaman

2021

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“…However, a review study indicates that the effects of lean depending on the actual application of lean (Hasle et al, 2012), and one recent study on the Bangladeshi garment industry indicates a short term positive impact of lean implementation on muscle fatigue and pain (Hamja et al, 2019).…”

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Lean meeting buyer's expectations, enhanced supplier productivity and compliance capabilities in garment industry

Hoque

Hasle

Maalouf

2020

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PurposeInvestigate the potential of using “lean” in garment supplier factories to enhance productivity and compliance capability, so as to fulfill a buyer's expectation of lower price, shorter lead time, and higher occupational health and safety (OHS) standards.Design/methodology/approachBy means of an intervention, lean tools integrated with OHS elements were introduced in four Bangladeshi key garment suppliers of a Danish buyer. By employing a qualitative approach, both quantitative and qualitative techniques were used to collect data on productivity, OHS, and buyer–supplier efforts.FindingsThis study demonstrates that lean tools, integrated with OHS elements, can be used to improve the productivity and compliance capabilities of supplier firms, which meet a buyers' changing demands for lower prices, shorter lead times, and higher compliance standards. This study suggests that the improvement of productivity and OHS in supplier firms through lean implementation could be a better choice for buyers than switching to new suppliers with uncertainties in productivity and delivery, as well as OHS compliance problems.Practical implicationsThe findings of this study suggest that garment suppliers can benefit from implementing lean, thereby improving their capacity to meet buyers' expectations. Therefore, both suppliers and buyers have a mutual interest in the application of lean in suppliers' production facilities.Originality/valueBy considering both buyer and supplier perspectives, this research is a unique attempt to investigate the possibilities of lean implementation at the shop-floor level to meet the market challenges in the context of a developing country.

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“…As illustrated by Shah and Ward (2007), Emphasis is placed on reducing setup time, maintaining steady flow, and performing preventive maintenance, among other things. Textile producers are gradually using lean practices to improve efficiency to reduce costs and lead times (Hamja, Maalouf & Hasle, 2019). Lean methodology is a multi-level mechanism that combines various activities in an interlinked framework, including Just-in-Time, quality processes, different work teams, development cells, and supplier management, etc.…”

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“…). Recently,Hamja et al (2019) stated that lean practices such as 5s, value stream diagrams, total quality control, and Kaizen had a beneficial effect on the success of businesses. Shah and Ward (2003).…”

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Impact of Lean Manufacturing on the Operational Performance: Evidence From Textile Industry

Naeem¹,

Ahmad

Hussain

et al. 2021

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Purpose of the study: Lean manufacturing is perceived to be a significant competitive advantage of firms as it removes waste from manufacturing operations with innovations in products and processes. This research aims to know the impact of lean manufacturing practices of textile firms on their operational efficiency. Methodology: For this study, questionnaires were electronically sent to operation/ production managers of 122 textile firms using lean manufacturing technologies in Pakistan. Based on the literature review, nine lean manufacturing practices and five operational performance measures were included in the questionnaire survey. Just 91 operation managers replied, a response rate of 74%. Multiple regression analysis was performed to test the hypotheses of the study. Main findings: The results of regression analysis show that lean manufacturing practices significantly impact the operational performance of textile firms. The study's findings suggest that the involvement of customers, suppliers, and employees causes an increase in the operating performance of firms. Moreover, it is established that some lean manufacturing practices such as 5S, automation (Jidoka), Justin time (JIT), equipment layout, and continuous improvement (Kaizen) have a significant and positive effect on the operational performance of firms. Application of the study: The lean manufacturing practices save money for businesses and increases overall productivity by reducing waste. These are also helpful in increasing consumer loyalty and employee productivity. The study's results show that lean production methods can be adopted to improve operating performance and competitiveness. Originality/ Novelty: This study adds a piece of first-hand evidence by establishing a significant effect of lean manufacturing practices of firms on their operational performance in Pakistan, where most of the firms so far are using traditional techniques due to lack of financial resources.

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The effect of lean on occupational health and safety and productivity in the garment industry – a literature review

Cited by 40 publications

References 47 publications

Task performance and occupational health and safety management systems in the garment industry of Bangladesh

Task performance and occupational health and safety management systems in the garment industry of Bangladesh

Lean meeting buyer's expectations, enhanced supplier productivity and compliance capabilities in garment industry

Impact of Lean Manufacturing on the Operational Performance: Evidence From Textile Industry

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