Critical success factors of Lean implementation in Moroccan agro food supply chain

Abstract

Lean initiatives have been largely implemented in organizations in order to improve productivity and enhance performance. Lean has recorded success in different sectors including food industry. This paper aims to identify the critical success factors CSFs of Lean implementation and motivation factors in Moroccan food industry. We have collected answers from 32 professionals operating in the Moroccan food organization. The results highlighted that the most six critical success factors of Lean in the Moroccan food context are perceptively: communication, commitment and support of top management, skills and expertise, education and training, employee involvement and participation, and change in the company culture. This paper can help practitioners and professionals in the food supply chain as a guide for Lean implementation in their organizations.