Framework for Integrating Lean Thinking with Industry 4.0: Way Ahead for Entrepreneurs in Indian MSME’s

Surajit Bahulikar, Arundhati Chattopadhyay and Manoj Hudnurkar

Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Emerging Economies, 2023, vol. 32, issue 2, 271-306

Abstract: This research aims to facilitate micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in integrating lean thinking with Industry 4.0 principles. Qualitative and quantitative data are collected through personal interaction and online surveys of industry professionals. The findings empirically validate and establish the supporting role and importance of lean thinking (principles and techniques) in achieving the Industry 4.0 guiding principle. Text/verbatim analysis indicates positive sentiments on facets like strength, benefits, challenges and training needs of a lean organisation in its transition to Industry 4.0. The framework provides a theoretical base for lean integration with Industry 4.0. The developed framework can be practically deployed in any MSMEs. It can guide entrepreneurs, managers, industry professionals and consultants in their strategic decision-making to implement lean synergistically with Industry 4.0 principles. The framework developed is unique in integrating lean with the principles of Industry 4.0 and would help Indian MSMEs optimise resources for achieving organisational excellence.

Keywords: Framework; Industry 4.0; lean manufacturing; integration; principles; quality; MSME; strategy; Toyota production system (TPS) (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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DOI: 10.1177/09713557231184531

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