Industrial Management Journal

Industrial Management Journal

Examining the readiness of Iran Transfo Rey Co., for performing the Lean Production System

Document Type : Original Research Article

Authors
Siyamak Baradaran 1
Mohammadreza Daraei 2
Davoud Fatahi 3
1 Assistant Prof., Faculty of Industrial Engineering, Islamic Azad University of Damavand, Damavand, Iran.
2 Assistant Prof., Faculty of Management, Payam Noor University, Tehran, Iran.
3 M.A. Student in EMBA, Faculty of EMBA, Islamic Azad University Science and Research Branch Damavand, Damavand, Iran.
10.22059/imj.2015.53195
Abstract
Nowadays, customers ask for high quality products with less cost. So, the organizations such as Iran Transfo Rey are looking for a solution to survive longer. Implementation of lean production can lead the company to its target. The main goal of this research is evaluating the readiness of Iran Transfo Rey Co. for performing the Lean Production System through dimensional analysis model. In this regard, 8 components and 66 factors have been recognized through conducted studies and their conformity to Lean Production was studied. The current research methodology is survey model including one main question and 8 sub-questions. Data was gathered through interview to experts and completing the questionnaires. Paired comparison technique was used for analyzing data. Validity of questionnaires approved by Experts and respectively final assessment was done through test re test. Findings show that Iran Transfo Rey Co. was 49% away from full conformity to lean production; and components including organization and leadership, human resource management and production process management had the most importance for lean production achievement.
Keywords
"Lean production dimension"
"Dimensional analysis"
"Lean production"
"Paired comparison"
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Industrial Management Journal
Volume 7, Issue 2 - Serial Number 2
Summer 2015
Pages 243-258