Assessing the application of Kaizen principles in Indian small-scale industry
Purpose – This study aims to represent Kaizen implementation in a machine vice manufacturing company. Kaizen has shown tremendous impacts on the production techniques and lead times. A large number of small-scale industries have shown their existence in India. It has been difficult for small industries to survive due to tough competition among them. All are facing problems like low production and poor-quality products. Design/methodology/approach – The methodology applied to implement Kaizen in Indian small-scale industry. Fishbone diagrams have been used to represent cause and effects. The result has been shown as savings in terms of money and time. Findings – Inventory access time is reduced up to 87 per cent and total distance travelled and total time taken by product is reduced up to 43.75 and 46.08 per cent, respectively. A habit to maintain a clean workplace has been developed in workers. Research limitations/implications – ISO could be integrated with Kaizen for more improvements. Practical implications – The paper should assist those practitioners and consultants who have the desire to understand a better way of Kaizen implementation in small-scale industries of India. Originality/value – This paper yields lots of values for practitioners to understand the need, impacts and significance of Kaizen implementation in small-scale industries of India. Also, it bridges the gap between theory and practice of Kaizen implementation in real working conditions in Indian industries.
Year of publication: |
2015
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Authors: | Arya, Amit Kumar ; Choudhary, Suraj |
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International Journal of Lean Six Sigma. - Emerald Group Publishing Limited, ISSN 2040-4174, ZDB-ID 2553041-0. - Vol. 6.2015, 4, p. 369-396
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Publisher: |
Emerald Group Publishing Limited |
Subject: | Kaizen | Lean | Small scale industry | Principles | Waste |
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