... model addressing a wide range of capabilities is a necessity. This paper establishes that a flexibility maturity model is an unified model containing the operational, strategic and human capabilities. Design/methodology/approach This paper does a comparative analysis/benchmarking studies...

...Gusman Nawanir; Kong Teong Lim; T. Ramayah; Fatimah Mahmud; Khai Loon Lee; Mohd Ghazali Maarof Purpose This study scrutinized the synergistic effects of lean manufacturing (LM) on lead time reduction (LR) while investigating the mediating role of manufacturing flexibility (MF) in that relationship...

... to the fourth industrial revolution (Industry 4.0). A survey was designed and targeted to 200 samples of manufacturing firms in Thailand. Finally, the research model was tested to examine the hypothesized relationships. Findings Based on the results, it was found that better quality and flexibility...

...Pradeep Kumar; Ajai Pratap Singh Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present a systematic review of flexibility, to identify the gaps in theory and to propose a future research agenda. Design/methodology/approach This paper combines a systematic review and thematic analysis of scholarly...

... and/or improving delivery and increasing flexibility for achieving superior purchasing performance. The purpose of this paper is to scientifically examine the influence of organization culture (OC), green supplier development (GSD), supplier relationship management, flexibility and innovation on sustainability...

..., flexibility, flexible innovation, information and communication technology, collaboration among conglomerate divisions, process structure, and training and leadership programs, are positively associated with SCP. The empirical study of 227 Indian firms lent good support to the hypotheses and validates...

... and flexible technology, producibility analysis, integrated product and process development and the concurrency of the extended manufacturing enterprise are considered as the most significant elements towards achieving responsiveness. In addition a Responsive Manufacturing Model (RMM) is provided. Research...