... analyzed using a Pareto chart to prioritize waste reduction efforts. Based on these insights, the study proposes alternative manufacturing methods and waste elimination strategies. A multiphase lean framework is developed as a step-by-step roadmap for implementing lean manufacturing. Findings The study...

...Piyush Jaiswal; Amit Singh; Subhas C. Misra; Amaresh Kumar Purpose This study aims to investigate the interrelationships among the Lean manufacturing (LM) adoption barriers in Indian SMEs. This issue has its own importance as LM has become the inescapable requirement for small- and medium-scale...

...Morteza Ghobakhloo; Masood Fathi; Dalila Benedita Machado Martins Fontes; Ng Tan Ching Purpose The purpose of this study is to contribute to the existing knowledge about the process of achieving Lean Manufacturing (LM) success. Design/methodology/approach This study uses interpretive...

... on interpretive logic, i.e. ISM and IRP. The paper provides useful insights to the Lean production implementers, consultants and researchers. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2016 Emerald Group Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only India Lean manufacturing Manufacturing sector...