Role of External Information Sources in Lean Improvement
Type
conference paper
Date Issued
2008-05-09
Author(s)
Abstract
This research examines the role of management exposure to external information sources, such as training sessions, plant visits, and conferences, in helping manufacturing or-ganizations achieve lean goals. Based on an initial qualitative study of 18 Canadian manufac-turers, a model is proposed highlighting the relationship between various key drivers of lean, external information sources, management commitment to lean, and lean thinking. To empiri-cally test the model, 1000 surveys were mailed to Canadian manufacturers in the summer of 2007, with 109 usable surveys returned (i.e., 11% response rate). Analyzing the data using partial least squares, the common sources of management information on lean and their effec-tiveness for lean improvements are discussed.
Language
English
Keywords
Lean Practices
External Information Sources
PLS Model
HSG Classification
contribution to scientific community
Refereed
No
Book title
19th Annual Conference of the Production and Operations Management Society
Event Title
19th Annual Conference Production and Operations Management Association (POMS)
Event Location
La Jolla, California, USA
Event Date
09.-12.05.2008
Subject(s)
Division(s)
Eprints ID
43800