This paper introduces a literature review of 83 studies dealing with the degree of adoption of
lean manufacturing practices around the world, and the links between those practices and …

This study analyzes the application of lean manufacturing, its impact on operational
performance and critical success factors in the food processing SMEs. The review of current …

Quality has become one of the most crucial criteria in an institution's success and survival as
there is nothing more than what an era of globalization and intensity demands. Successful …

Purpose By combining relevant literature and using quantitative methodology, this study
aims to look into the role of knowledge management (KM) as a mediator between …

Purpose–The purpose of this paper is to review the literature on total productive
maintenance (TPM) implementation practice to present an overview of TPM implementation …

Purpose–Recent literature emphasizes the application of lean manufacturing practices to
food processing industries in order to improve operational efficiency and productivity. Only a …

Although Six Sigma has been in business lexicon for more than 20 years, research has
shown the need of practical implementation framework for successful deployment of Six …

Purpose–Maintenance and its management has moved from being considered a “necessary
evil” to being of strategic importance for most competitive organisations around the world. In …

Literature indicates a need for a user-friendly food quality management system (FQMS)
customized to the requirements of food small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) for …

Purpose–The purpose of this paper is to reduce or eliminate the overall equipment
effectiveness (OEE's) speed loss in a lean manufacturing environment …