Exploring the Challenges and the Implementation of Lean Practices under Lean Transformation Project in Malaysian Small and Medium Enterprises
Meneroka Cabaran dan Pelaksanaan Lean di bawah Projek Transformasi Lean dalam Perusahaan Kecil dan Sederhana di Malaysia

Faculty of Business and Management
Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Kedah
Kampus Sungai Petani
08400 Merbok, Kedah, MALAYSIA.

azyyati@uitm.edu.my

Faculty of Education
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor, MALAYSIA.

lin@ukm.edu.my

Academy of Contemporary Islamic Studies
Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Kedah
Kampus Sungai Petani
08400 Merbok, Kedah, MALAYSIA.

daing729@uitm.edu.my

School of Technology Management and Logistics
Universiti Utara Malaysia
06010 UUM Sintok, Kedah, MALAYSIA.

norsiahami@uum.edu.my

Academy of Language Studies
Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Kedah
Kampus Sungai Petani
08400 Merbok, Kedah, MALAYSIA.

nursyazwanie@uitm.edu.my

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.

Keywords

Lean practices; lean transformation project; multiple-case study; small medium enterprise
https://doi.org/10.17576/pengurusan-2023-67-08

Citation

Anuar, A., Othman, N., Sadek, D. M., Hami, N., & Mansor, N. S. (2023). Exploring the Challenges and the Implementation of Lean Practices under Lean Transformation Project in Malaysian Small and Medium Enterprises. Jurnal Pengurusan, 67, 93–105. https://doi.org/10.17576/pengurusan-2023-67-08

@article{anuar2023exploring,
  title={Exploring the Challenges and the Implementation of Lean Practices under Lean Transformation Project in Malaysian Small and Medium Enterprises},
  author={Anuar, Azyyati and Othman, Norasmah and Sadek, Daing Maruak and Hami, Norsiah and Mansor, Nur Syazwanie},
  journal={Jurnal Pengurusan},
 

volume={67},
  number={},
  pages={93—105},
  year={2023},
  doi={https://doi.org/10.17576/pengurusan-2023-67-08},
  publisher={Penerbit UKM},
}

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