Investigating the effect of value stream mapping on procurement effectiveness: a case study

Shuwei Jing (), Kaixuan Hou (), Junai Yan (), Zih-Ping Ho () and Lu Han ()
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Shuwei Jing: Shanxi University of Finance and Economics
Kaixuan Hou: Shanxi University of Finance and Economics
Junai Yan: Shanxi University of Finance and Economics
Zih-Ping Ho: Chang Bing Show Chwan Memorial Hospital
Lu Han: Tongji University

Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing, 2021, vol. 32, issue 4, No 2, 935-946

Abstract: Abstract In order to find a new lean methodology to improve the process of procurement management, this paper takes the warehouse in the manufacturing enterprise as a case to study. During lean consulting service provision, the firsthand material which the research work needs through the spot inspection was collected. To analysis the whole procurement process, the procurement value stream map based on the data collected was plot. Then the whole procurement process can be seen in the procurement value stream map, including making procurement plans, audit, procurement, transportation, inspection, storage, classifying and receiving materials. According to the procurement value stream map, wastes and non-value activities in the procurement process can be easily found and the improvement methods can be prompted. The contribution of this paper main reflects in two aspects: (1) the procurement value stream mapping (P-VSM) enriches improvement methodology of procurement management; (2) the P-VSM methodology enlarges the application scope of lean tools on one side.

Keywords: Supply chain management; Value chain; Case study; Lean management; Survey studies (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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