What Determines Lean Manufacturing Implementation? A CB-SEM Model

Tan Ching Ng and Morteza Ghobakhloo
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Tan Ching Ng: Department of Mechanical and Material Engineering, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Kajang 43000, Malaysia
Morteza Ghobakhloo: Department of Industrial Engineering, Minab Higher Educational Center, University of Hormazgan, Hormozgan 3995, Iran

Economies, 2018, vol. 6, issue 1, 1-11

Abstract: This research aims to ascertain the determinants of effective Lean Manufacturing (LM). In this research, Covariance-based Structural Equation Modeling (CB-SEM) analysis will be used in order to analyze the determinants. Through CB-SEM analysis, the significant key determinants can be determined and the direct relationships among determinants can be analyzed. Thus, the findings of this research can act as guidelines for achievement of LM effectiveness, not only providing necessary steps for successful implementation of lean, but also helping lean companies to achieve higher level of lean cost and time savings.

Keywords: lean manufacturing; key determinants; Covariance-based structural equation modeling (CB-SEM) (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: E F I J O Q (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2018
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