Title
Exploring the Role of Training Within Industry in Lean Manufacturing: Insights from High-Tech Enterprises through Bibliometric and Qualitative Approaches
Authors
Abstract
In today’s global manufacturing landscape, the race to implement lean manufacturing (LM) systems and achieve best production practices has grown increasingly intense. To adopt lean manufacturing, standardized training should be established. In our first study of bibliometric analysis, training within industry (TWI) has proven to be an essential element in maintaining lean manufacturing. In the second study, the researcher initiated J company’s whole plant implementation for 3 years involving over 1,500 employees. Organized in-depth interviews with 10 members from top to bottom, including the factory director, production manager, production line shift/line leader, and operator. Using the theme analysis method to record and analyze the interviewers. Qualitative analysis demonstrated the actual situation of modern lean manufacturing enterprise training programs, and provides strategic suggestions for improving and standardizing the training program. Results suggest companies should not only measure the success of training by observing the production of products, but also pay more attention to the perceived experience of trainers and trainees to ensure that the company’s training system can assist the adoption of lean manufacturing.
Keywords
Lean manufacturing; training within industry; whole plant implementation; qualitative research; bibliometric analysis
How to Cite
Tsai, C.-H., & Lo, F.-Y. (2020). Exploring the Role of Training Within Industry in Lean Manufacturing: Insights from High-Tech Enterprises through Bibliometric and Qualitative Approaches. The International Journal of Finance, 32(1), 1–23.