This paper aims to propose a conceptual model to analyse the influence of lean, resilient and green supply chain management practices on supply chain sustainability. A deductive research approach was used to develop a conceptual model from the literature review. The SCM practices focused in this study are: waste elimination, Total Quality Management, just-in-time; supply chain risk management, ...

Lean Manufacturing often simply referred to as Lean is a process management philosophy that aims to improve the way in which products are manufactured. It does this through identifying and removing waste and creating a smooth transition between stages in the production process. To a large extent, it relies on visual and simple mechanical aids to assist in improving manufacturing e ectiveness. H...

The implementation of lean manufacturing has been on the rise globally. Numerous manufacturing industries including the Electrical and Electronics (E&E) industry in Malaysia has embraced lean methods in order to improve efficiency, achieve better quality and be more competitive on the global market front. However the journey to implement lean manufacturing is bound to encounter challenges. The ...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate the definition of lean production and the methods and goals associated with the concept as well as how it differs from other popular management concepts. Design/methodology/approach – The paper is based on a review of the contemporary literature on lean production, both journal articles and books. Findings – It is shown in the paper that the...

Purpose – During the last decades, different quality management concepts, including total quality management (TQM), six sigma and lean, have been applied by many different organisations. Although much important work has been documented regarding TQM, six sigma and lean, a number of questions remain concerning the applicability of these concepts in various organisations and contexts. Hence, the ...