Analysis of lean implementation barriers in Indian ceramic industries: modeling through an interpretive ranking process
International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management
ISSN: 1741-0401
Article publication date: 5 May 2021
Issue publication date: 29 November 2022
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to identify and prioritize the lean implementation (LI) barriers in the context of labor intensive Indian ceramic industries through a statistically reliable and validated model.
Design/methodology/approach
In this study, LI barriers are identified through a comprehensive review of relevant literature and discussions held with academicians/practitioners. Identified barriers, thereafter, are evaluated with Cronbach's alpha values using a statistical tool. The interpretive ranking process (IRP) methodology is applied for ranking of the barriers with reference to the measurable performance indicators.
Findings
The study identified highly relevant barriers of Indian ceramic industries. Further, these barriers were compared with performance measures through a cross-interaction matrix developed in the IRP model. The model highlights the analysis of dominance relationship of different barriers. Moreover, the result shows that top management commitment and leadership is at the top of the model, followed by lack of training opportunity and skills, and resistance to change and adopt innovations indicating their strongest driving power in LI.
Practical implications
This model may enable the firms to understand the LI barriers and come up with sensible implementation program. Further, the correlation results among the barriers will provide insights in mitigating the hurdles of lean manufacturing (LM) implementation in the industries.
Originality/value
This study empirically develops a model through the IRP for the barriers in LM implementation. From the reported literature, it appears that the application of IRP is very rare in ceramic industries in India. The analysis and prioritization of LI barriers may help practitioners to plan strategies to implement lean in a selected domain.
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Citation
Bhadu, J., Singh, D. and Bhamu, J. (2022), "Analysis of lean implementation barriers in Indian ceramic industries: modeling through an interpretive ranking process", International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management, Vol. 71 No. 8, pp. 3606-3635. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJPPM-10-2020-0540
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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