Digitalization in lean manufacturing firms: a cumulative capability development perspective

IF 7.1 2区管理学 Q1 MANAGEMENT

International Journal of Operations & Production Management Pub Date : 2024-03-12 DOI:10.1108/ijopm-05-2023-0414

Daryl John Powell, Désirée A. Laubengaier, Guilherme Luz Tortorella, Henrik Saabye, Jiju Antony, Raffaella Cagliano

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Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to examine the digitalization of operational processes and activities in lean manufacturing firms and explore the associated learning implications through the lens of cumulative capability theory.

Design/methodology/approach

Adopting a multiple-case design, we examine four cases of digitalization initiatives within lean manufacturing firms. We collected data through semi-structured interviews and direct observations during site visits.

Findings

The study uncovers the development of learning capabilities as a result of integrating lean and digitalization. We find that digitalization in lean manufacturing firms contributes to the development of both routinized and evolutionary learning capabilities in a cumulative fashion.

Originality/value

The study adds nuance to the limited theoretical understanding of the integration of lean and digitalization by showing how it cumulatively develops the learning capabilities of lean manufacturing firms. As such, the study supports the robustness of cumulative capability theory. We further contribute to research by offering empirical support for the cumulative nature of learning.

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精益制造企业的数字化：累积能力发展视角

本文旨在研究精益生产企业中运营流程和活动的数字化，并从累积能力理论的角度探讨相关的学习影响。设计/方法/途径我们采用多案例设计，研究了精益生产企业中数字化举措的四个案例。我们通过半结构化访谈和实地考察的直接观察来收集数据。研究结果本研究揭示了精益生产与数字化相结合所带来的学习能力的发展。我们发现，精益生产企业中的数字化以累积的方式促进了常规化和进化型学习能力的发展。原创性/价值本研究通过展示精益生产企业如何累积发展学习能力，为精益与数字化整合的有限理论理解增添了细微差别。因此，本研究支持累积能力理论的稳健性。我们为学习的累积性提供了经验支持，从而为研究做出了进一步贡献。

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International Journal of Operations & Production Management MANAGEMENT-

CiteScore

13.30

自引率

17.20%

发文量

期刊介绍： The mission of the International Journal of Operations & Production Management (IJOPM) is to publish cutting-edge, innovative research with the potential to significantly advance the field of Operations and Supply Chain Management, both in theory and practice. Drawing on experiences from manufacturing and service sectors, in both private and public contexts, the journal has earned widespread respect in this complex and increasingly vital area of business management. Methodologically, IJOPM encompasses a broad spectrum of empirically-based inquiry using suitable research frameworks, as long as they offer generic insights of substantial value to operations and supply chain management. While the journal does not categorically exclude specific empirical methodologies, it does not accept purely mathematical modeling pieces. Regardless of the chosen mode of inquiry or methods employed, the key criteria are appropriateness of methodology, clarity in the study's execution, and rigor in the application of methods. It's important to note that any contribution should explicitly contribute to theory. The journal actively encourages the use of mixed methods where appropriate and valuable for generating research insights.