AN EMPIRICAL STUDY ON FACTORS AFFECTING LEAN SUPPLY CHAIN ON PERFORMANCE OF MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY

Abstract

Purpose The main objective of this study is to determine those factors that have a huge impact on the process of lean supply chain implementation. This research is carried out to analyze the influence ofthose barriers on the lean implementation process. Methodology & Design Deductive approach was adopted for this research which means hypothesis were developed based on relevant literature, which was analyzed, and then questionnaire was developed to acquire data from respondents. This research is of Quantitative in nature. Statistical tools such as Correlation and regression analysis are being used to analyze the data through SPSS 20. The target population is Supply chain , so convenient sampling strategy is used for this research. 375 questionnaires were sent to the respondents out of which 350 responses are to be considered which means a response rate of 93.58%. Findings The positive impact of lean implementation. result analysis shows that there is However, Among the 4 independent variables are considered to have an impact on lean implementation which include Just in time inventory, Product quality and Supplier integration; their impact is significant with p values of 0.000, 0.042, 0.000 and 0.000 respectively. Limitations The findings of this research reveal that lean implementation i.e. Improvement (Cl) program carries significant place in supply chain. However, this process of lean implementation relies on factors like just in integration, product quality & lower cost. The research’s scope Pakistan and the fundamental purpose ofthis research was to analyze those barriers while implementing Lean Supply Chain