... A qualitative single-case study was conducted at a leading European aerospace OEM operating in a regulated HMLV environment. Guided by an abductive logic, the study combined 11 semi-structured interviews, fieldwork observations supported by operational measures, and a focus group with 10 experts. These data...

... the relevance of adopting a socio-technical approach when engaging in such projects. Design/methodology/approach A single embedded case study was conducted in a large wind turbine manufacturer, analyzing 42 digital manufacturing projects from 2018 to 2023 using interviews and surveys. A descriptive...

... vehicle manufacturing processes. Design/methodology/approach A two-case study was performed involving LSS specialists, leaders and managers of two heavy vehicle manufacturers in Brazil. The data analysis procedure combined content analysis techniques, conceptual maps and network analysis. Findings...

... and Digitalization programs. Design/methodology/approach The research design follows a cross-industry multiple-case study approach. A total of 14 interviews were conducted with Lean and Digitalization experts from 10 companies. Interview quotes were mapped on a pre-defined list of descriptive codes...

... with disadvantages due to the shift to xEVs, e.g. traditional suppliers. Case study research represents an appropriate research method for gaining insights into contemporary phenomena in their real-life setting. Further, “How and Why” questions that do not require control of behavioral events should...

...Bardia Naghshineh; Helena Carvalho Purpose This study aims to explore how certain adoption barriers of additive manufacturing (AM) technology may lead to supply chain (SC) vulnerabilities, which in turn would deteriorate supply chain resilience (SCR). Design/methodology/approach A case study...

... adapts its resources and capabilities during digital transformation. Design/methodology/approach To grasp the change, the authors apply the longitudinal case study method within a revelatory case setting. The digital transformation is detailed from the perspective of a subsidiary that has played...

... directions: organisational prerequisites for, and consequences of, I4.0 technologies. Design/methodology/approach The research is based on a multiple case study of Italian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in manufacturing. Ten case studies have been developed through interviews, company visits...

.... Practical implications The proposed model has a high potential for industrial applications and is validated through a case study. The study suggests that the model gives a better approach for selecting spare parts based on their similarity or correlation, considering their actual occurrence during...

... levels; the only practitioner-led implementation of WLC reported in the literature to date. Before describing the focal case study in detail, we will first provide a brief review of the most relevant prior WLC studies – the empirical research on WLC. Some empirical research on WLC reports successful...

... of using these general formulae as prototypes. Findings – The three new metrics along with several of the original metrics are selectively applied to a simple, notional case study product to be sequenced on an assembly line and then on a disassembly line. Using these analytical results, the inherent...

... of this research are limited due to the focused nature of a case study-based research. However, the obtained results encourage assuming its transferability to similar problems. Originality/value – This paper provides an original industrial case study with valuable insights for the adaptation of the VSM...

.../approach – The paper follows a case study approach showing how theory has been put into practice. The case study was executed in a leading automotive company based in India. Findings – The application of the Six Sigma methodology resulted in a reduction of tolerance-related problems and improved...