Exploring the Challenges and the Implementation of Lean Practices under Lean Transformation Project in Malaysian Small and Medium Enterprises

Q3 Business, Management and Accounting

Jurnal Pengurusan Pub Date : 2023-03-01 DOI:10.17576/pengurusan-2023-67-08

Azyyati Anuar, Daing Maruak Sadek, Nur Syazwanie Mansor

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Abstract

This study aims to explore the challenges and the implementation of lean practices by Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Malaysia. It was conducted as a multiple-case study based on six companies that participated in the Lean Transformation Project (LTP) organized by the Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC). Data were collected through a combination of observation, document analysis, and semi-structured interviews. The findings revealed significant improvements in the companies after participating in the LTP. These improvements included enhancing material handling processes through proper labeling and arrangement of materials. This study provides valuable insights for academics and practitioners on the impact of lean practices on operational activities in SMEs, particularly in the Malaysian context. It highlights the significance of lean principles in driving positive changes in companies, focusing on improving process outputs and outcomes.

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马来西亚中小企业精益转型项目下精益实践的挑战与实施

本研究旨在探讨马来西亚中小企业在实施精益实践方面面临的挑战。它是以参与马来西亚生产力公司组织的精益转型项目（LTP）的六家公司为基础进行的多案例研究。数据是通过观察、文件分析和半结构化访谈相结合的方式收集的。调查结果显示，这些公司在参与LTP后有了显著改善。这些改进包括通过适当的材料标签和排列来加强材料处理过程。这项研究为学者和从业者提供了关于精益实践对中小企业运营活动影响的宝贵见解，特别是在马来西亚。它强调了精益原则在推动公司积极变革方面的重要性，重点是改进流程输出和结果。

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Jurnal Pengurusan Business, Management and Accounting-Business and International Management

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期刊介绍： Jurnal Pengurusan (UKM Journal of Management) is published three times a year in June, September and December by UKM Press, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. It publishes original works that advance knowledge of theory, practice and research across the business management discipline. It aims to provide Asian regional perspectives on management of benefit to scholars, educators, students, practitioners, policy-makers and consultants worldwide. The research covers organizational and individual level of analysis in the field of management, managerial accounting, finance and banking, marketing, entrepreneurship and other related areas. This journal accepts both empirical and conceptual research papers with relevant methodological approaches.