A Second-order Model of Lean Manufacturing Implementation to Leverage Production Line Productivity with the Importance-Performance Map Analysis

The objective of this article is to examine the direct path from lean manufacturing (LM) to production line productivity using second-order analysis in a structural equation model (SEM). Data were collected from 236 large manufacturers using a cross-sectional survey. The findings confirmed the positive direct effect of LM practices on production line productivity. The outcome of importance-performance map analysis (IPMA) revealed that the productivity can be leveraged when manufacturing firms are able to produce more than one product model per day with the support of a kanban system to authorize production and material movements. LM supported by a small number of high-performance suppliers leads to improved production line productivity. This study contributes to closing existing gaps of studies investigating the effect of LM on productivity. Practitioners will benefit by understanding the vital constructs of LM practices to improve the overall productivity of a production line

Managing project success using project risk and green supply chain management

Purpose: The implementation of the risk management in the development of new car models can contribute to the improvement of the project management performance and project success. The purpose of this paper is to provide evidence about whether project risk management (PRM) and green supply chain management (GSCM) are positively related to project management performance and the project success. Design/methodology/approach: Data were collected from 145 project managers in the Malaysian automobile manufacturing industry and analyzed using structural equation modeling. Findings: The results found that PRM and the GSCM had a positive association with project management performance and the project success

Managers' Perceptions On Best Business Practices In Low Cost Carriers Industry In Indonesia

The objective of the study was to develop a low-cost carriers’ excellent business model, with the emphasis on the internal and external organizational competence. The triangulation methods were proposed to contribute to the body of knowledge and give a new insight for business practices. The research process started on the preliminary data gathering. To get a new insight on the theoretical model development, the present study provides benchmarking results on the two best low-cost carrier practices in the six regions. Further, international phone call interviews were conducted to explore the managers’ perceptions and interpretations of the internal service quality. Indonesia has been chosen fit for the assessment of the model because it was listed as one of the countries that have more than five aircraft crashes in the last few years. A survey was conducted and the data obtained from 209 sets of usable questionnaires. In quantitative study, unit analysis is strategic business unit and resource based view serves as underlying theory. Based on quantitative findings, it is found that a positive relationship exists between internal marketing and internal service quality. The current study also finds that internal marketing and internal service quality are significantly related with airline business performance. The synergy between low-cost carrier and the supplier produces excellent service and strengthen airline business performance. The study is drawn to the conclusion that both qualitative and quantitative findings are complementing each other

Research Note on Eco-Efficient Supply Chain Integration

Manufacturing must strictly improve environmental protection as this will able to triggers eco-efficient based innovation. At the same time, it will lead manufacturing to achieve the optimum level of environment protection and improve business performance. Currently, environmental improvement still a lack of pressure given for industry to implement environmentally friendly management practices even though the improvements in energy efficiency are obvious. Eco-efficiency has been expanded through green and lean initiatives; there is a decline in the level of integration for eco-efficiency in the supply chain to balance in both environmental and economic aspects. Thus, the objective of this study is to determine the impact of eco-efficient supply chain integration in environmental manufacturing protection improvement. The paper elaborates the importance of eco-efficient supply chain integration in environmental manufacturing protection to indicate of their improvement. The application and mechanics of eco-efficient supply chain integration discussed related to the implementation of the current practices of environmental manufacturing protection improvement

Sustainable Supply Chain Management - Key Performance Indicators (KPI) as an Element for Measuring of Processes

In the considerations, an attempt was made to organize the knowledge about the KPIs used in the literature and economic practice in relation to the implementation of a new business strategy, which is a sustainable supply chain. Based on theliterature, the KPIs used tomeasure the supply chain were identified and a reference model for the implementation of sustainable indicators (Su-KPI’s) at the supply chain level was developed. A content analysis was also carried out in order to indicate the interest of authors in measuring performance in sustainable and green supply chains.In the considerations, an attempt was made to organize the knowledge about the KPIs used in the literature and economic practice in relation to the implementation of a new business strategy, which is a sustainable supply chain. Based on theliterature, the KPIs used tomeasure the supply chain were identified and a reference model for the implementation of sustainable indicators (Su-KPI’s) at the supply chain level was developed. A content analysis was also carried out in order to indicate the interest of authors in measuring performance in sustainable and green supply chains

A Reflection of Local Supplier Development towards Sustainable Social Supply Chain

In today’s business environment, supplier management is increasingly inclined to complexity and uncertainty due to rapid technological changes and globalization. The objective of this study is to review the necessary important of local supplier development towards sustainable social supply chain. Supplier management must be handled systematically, and maintaining a good relationship between manufacturer and supplier is vital. Therefore, it is critical for the supplier in making a well-informed decision. As an alternative, firms should consider developing a local supplier in making sure the availability of fast and reliable supplies to meet global requirement. The criticality is due to supplier selection contributes to overall supply chain performance. This study concludes that developing a local supplier will reduce the increased pressure to develop a direct economic relationship with local communities

A Concept Paper of Balanced Scorecard for New Product Development

This study aims to review the concept of Balanced Scorecard (BSC) technique to develop a new product. BSC, as a strategic performance tool, has received closed attention from many organizations worldwide. However, the implementation has been limited. The globalization and economic upheaval have increased the challenges to the executive’s face and therefore need to find the right tools to overcome the challenges. The current paper focuses on the review of literature on the importance of BSC towards new product development and business performance. This paper suggests that the 4th generation balance scorecard leads the combination of the management system and performance measurement that brings up one big strategy maps, and possibly will use widely to satisfy the customer demands. This paper discusses the current issues and the emerging importance of BSC literature and suggests fruitful areas for further study

Why Does Theory of Inventive Problem Solving Matter in Malaysian Food and Beverage industry?

Nowadays, the competition in the food and beverage industry has developed from a single food competition to comprehensive competition in all aspects: from the pursuit of high-quality products to the expansion of market share, to the promotion of the brand effect and to the new shape of pursuing the entire enterprise. Consumers’ demands keep changing with time. These changes are different from demands that occur for classy foods requiring typical features such as nutrition value, the lusciousness of taste, and accessibility, to basic aspects such as improved food safety, food life span, durability, and waste food proper management. Thus, the objective of this research work is to review the TRIZ-theory of inventive problem-solving the matter in Malaysian food and beverage industry. The new product development in Malaysian food and beverage industry needs to accommodate the market demand. This study revealed that the actual product development process could be analyzed by assessing the interactions between consumer demands and expectations, the producer’s technical capacity of the food, and emerging knowledge from scientific researches about food. This has been attributed to the problem of the low quality of input terms of the food industries and productivity growth of Malaysian manufacturing industries, which is input-driven rather than total factor productivity-driven

Quality of Air Transportation Services in Supporting Accessibility of Tourist Destinations in West Java Province

Airport transportation is one of the backbones of national transportation and connectivity. The government has issued regulations related to Minimum Service Standards for Air Transportation Passengers which have an important role in regulating and ensuring the quality of service provided by airport management to consumers or users of services. West Java itself has three airports as transportation access in the accessibility of tourist destinations, namely Husein Sastra Negara Airport, Kertajati Airport and Nusawiru Airport. The purpose of this study is to analyze the Quality of Air Transportation Services in Supporting the Accessibility of Tourist Destinations in West Java Province. The research method used in this study is a descriptive method with a qualitative approach. Data collection was carried out through in-depth interviews, participant observation and document collection and studies. The results of this study explain that the Quality of Air Transportation Services in Supporting the Accessibility of Tourist Destinations in West Java Province at Nusawiru Airport is not optimal due to several things including facilities and infrastructure that need to be rejuvenated so that they can support excellent service. Supporting factors Nusawiru Airport has a strategic position as the only airport located in the Southern West Java, which is an alternative gateway to Tourist Destinations in West Java. As a strategic national tourism area to become a world tourist destination. Inhibiting factors The frequency of flight services from and to Nusawiru cannot be ensured to be routinely available every day, so that income from traffic is still low. Then another inhibiting factor is the financing factor for the operation of Nusawiru Airport

Otimização do processo de picking de um centro de distribuição através da programação dinâmica /

Orientador: Arinei Carlos Lindbeck da SilvaCo-orientadora: Deise Maria Bertholdi CostaDissertação (mestrado) - Universidade Federal do Paraná, Setor de Ciencias Exatas e Setor de Tecnologia, Programa de Pós-Graduaçao em Métodos Numéricos em Engenharia. Defesa: Curitiba, 2007Inclui bibliografia e anexosÁrea de concentração: Programação matemátic