Determinants of sustainable continuous improvement (Kaizen) implementation in Malaysian automotive part supplier SMEs
Globalization has caused many organizations to adapt themselves to the ever-changing business environment in order to sustain in this competitive market condition. Malaysian automotive part suppliers SMEs are also affected by the globalization. To remain competitive in this challenging business envi...
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| author | Mohd Ghazali, Maarof Sorooshian, Shahryar Suhaila, Abdul Hamid |
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| description | Globalization has caused many organizations to adapt themselves to the ever-changing business environment in order to sustain in this competitive market condition. Malaysian automotive part suppliers SMEs are also affected by the globalization. To remain competitive in this challenging business environments, the SMEs need to ensure continuous improvement are being implemented as part of their business strategy. This paper presents findings from a larger study on Kaizen implementation among automotive part supplier SMEs in Malaysia. Nine semi-structured interviews were conducted with four automotive part supplier SMEs located in Selangor and Pahang. The data during the interview were recorded, transcribed and coded before being divided according to relevant themes. Top management
commitment, training, kaizen champion, supportive organization culture, communication, recognition and reward and employee empowerment are found to be among the determinants for successful continuous improvement. The findings from this study are useful to help companies to embark or sustain their kaizen activities. Furthermore, it is useful information to respective government agencies to develop policies that can help Malaysian automotive industry especially the SMEs to sustain their business. |
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| spelling | UMPir221492018-09-25T07:48:47Z http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/22149/ Determinants of sustainable continuous improvement (Kaizen) implementation in Malaysian automotive part supplier SMEs Mohd Ghazali, Maarof Sorooshian, Shahryar Suhaila, Abdul Hamid HD Industries. Land use. Labor HD28 Management. Industrial Management Globalization has caused many organizations to adapt themselves to the ever-changing business environment in order to sustain in this competitive market condition. Malaysian automotive part suppliers SMEs are also affected by the globalization. To remain competitive in this challenging business environments, the SMEs need to ensure continuous improvement are being implemented as part of their business strategy. This paper presents findings from a larger study on Kaizen implementation among automotive part supplier SMEs in Malaysia. Nine semi-structured interviews were conducted with four automotive part supplier SMEs located in Selangor and Pahang. The data during the interview were recorded, transcribed and coded before being divided according to relevant themes. Top management commitment, training, kaizen champion, supportive organization culture, communication, recognition and reward and employee empowerment are found to be among the determinants for successful continuous improvement. The findings from this study are useful to help companies to embark or sustain their kaizen activities. Furthermore, it is useful information to respective government agencies to develop policies that can help Malaysian automotive industry especially the SMEs to sustain their business. IEOM Society International 2018 Conference or Workshop Item PeerReviewed pdf en http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/22149/1/Ghazali%20IEOM_PARIS_PAPER%20REGISTERED.pdf Mohd Ghazali, Maarof and Sorooshian, Shahryar and Suhaila, Abdul Hamid (2018) Determinants of sustainable continuous improvement (Kaizen) implementation in Malaysian automotive part supplier SMEs. In: 2nd IEOM European International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management , 26-27 July 2018 , Paris, France. pp. 1900-1911.. ISSN 978-1-5323-5945-3 (Published) http://www.ieomsociety.org/paris2018/papers/365.pdf ID 365 Determinants of Sustainable Continuous Improvement (Kaizen) Implementation in Malaysian Automotive Part Supplier SMEs |
| spellingShingle | HD Industries. Land use. Labor HD28 Management. Industrial Management Mohd Ghazali, Maarof Sorooshian, Shahryar Suhaila, Abdul Hamid Determinants of sustainable continuous improvement (Kaizen) implementation in Malaysian automotive part supplier SMEs |
| title | Determinants of sustainable continuous improvement (Kaizen) implementation in Malaysian automotive part supplier SMEs |
| title_full | Determinants of sustainable continuous improvement (Kaizen) implementation in Malaysian automotive part supplier SMEs |
| title_fullStr | Determinants of sustainable continuous improvement (Kaizen) implementation in Malaysian automotive part supplier SMEs |
| title_full_unstemmed | Determinants of sustainable continuous improvement (Kaizen) implementation in Malaysian automotive part supplier SMEs |
| title_short | Determinants of sustainable continuous improvement (Kaizen) implementation in Malaysian automotive part supplier SMEs |
| title_sort | determinants of sustainable continuous improvement kaizen implementation in malaysian automotive part supplier smes |
| topic | HD Industries. Land use. Labor HD28 Management. Industrial Management |
| url | http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/22149/1/Ghazali%20IEOM_PARIS_PAPER%20REGISTERED.pdf |
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