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Parry, Glenn, Mills, John and Martin, C. (2010) Lean competence: integration of theories in operations management practice. Supply Chain Management , Vol.15 (No.3). pp. 216-226. doi:10.1108/13598541011039974 ISSN 1359-8546.
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Official URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/13598541011039974
Abstract
Purpose - This paper aims to develop a methodology for lean implementation that reduces the risk of damaging a company's key resources and abilities through the application of core competence theory.
Design/methodology/approach - Academic literature provided background conceptual understanding of lean and core competence theory for an industrial working party of domain experts from 15 major aerospace companies in the UK to develop a methodology for lean implementation that would not damage firm's competences. The methodology was trailed through cooperative inquiry in a business unit of a leading global aerospace company using a case study approach.
Findings - An accessible definition of core competence that captures academic theory was proposed through an industrial working group. Further a methodology for lean implementation, drawing upon core competence theories was developed. The method comprised four tools: market analysis, the visible value stream, customer value analysis, and financial modelling. Tools drew upon established practice and their joint application is intended to safeguard a company's key resources and capabilities from loss or impact during lean implementations. Application in a single case study company and the effects observed over a number of years indicated the methodology, though developmental, was capable of significant positive effects.
Originality/value - The paper provides a practical definition of core competence and application of theory within a lean implementation, trailed and validated in an industrial setting. Competence theory has previously been described as "lack-lustre" due to the abstract nature of the ideas.
Item Type: | Journal Article | ||||
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Subjects: | H Social Sciences > HF Commerce H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > HD28 Management. Industrial Management |
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Divisions: | Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine > Engineering > WMG (Formerly the Warwick Manufacturing Group) | ||||
Journal or Publication Title: | Supply Chain Management | ||||
Publisher: | Emerald Group Publishing Ltd. | ||||
ISSN: | 1359-8546 | ||||
Official Date: | 2010 | ||||
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Volume: | Vol.15 | ||||
Number: | No.3 | ||||
Number of Pages: | 11 | ||||
Page Range: | pp. 216-226 | ||||
DOI: | 10.1108/13598541011039974 | ||||
Status: | Peer Reviewed | ||||
Publication Status: | Published | ||||
Access rights to Published version: | Restricted or Subscription Access |
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