Strategies to overcome the HR barriers in successful lean implementation

Arun Bhiva Rane, Vivek K. Sunnapwar and Santosh Rane

International Journal of Procurement Management, 2016, vol. 9, issue 2, 223-247

Abstract: This paper presents an analysis of research on human resource (HR) barriers in lean implementation (LI) and also suggests a new model for successful LI. The objective of this paper is to discuss role of HR management, various threats and challenges in LI pertaining to HR. A literature survey of peer reviewed journal articles, notes, books are used in research methodology. It is also based on interaction with managers, engineers, supervisors and workers. The evaluation of literature survey has led to the identification of HR barriers in LI. This paper also considers impact of retirement programmes, career paths, health insurance which has received less attention. The unique contribution of this paper is development of relationship among barriers and performance measures. We also suggest a framework to overcome each barrier. It gives new opportunities for relevant research which will contribute to more knowledge in successful LI.

Keywords: human resources challenges; HR barriers; lean implementation; organisational behaviour; lean manufacturing; lean resources; strategy; HRM; human resource management; procurement management; drivers; factors; enablers; threats; guidelines; training; job security; retirement programmes; career paths; health insurance; performance measures. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2016
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