LEAN Production Management Model based on Organizational Culture to Improve Cutting Process Efficiency in a Textile and Clothing SME in Peru. Issue 1 (March 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Cespedes-Pino, R; Hurtado-Laguna, J; Macassi-Jaurequi, I; Raymundo-Ibañez, C; Dominguez, F
• Is Part Of: IOP conference series. Volume 796:Issue 1(2020)
• Publication Date: 2020-03
• Subjects: Materials science -- Periodicals; 620.1105
• DOI: 10.1088/1757-899X/796/1/012004
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1757-8981

Abstract

Abstract: In recent years, homegrown SMEs have had low production levels when compared with Chinese garment imports, losing their competitive advantage in the domestic market. SMEs represent 96% of garment companies in Peru and have a positive impact on the creation of jobs. The search for a technique to improve SME output was conducted in various studies; however, the efforts did not bear fruit over time. Thus, this article seeks to improve the low production efficiency in textile and clothing SMEs. Therefore, we proposed a model and validated it in the production area of a denim clothing manufacturing company in Peru. We conducted business diagnostics and found a production efficiency problem. Later, we adapted the Lean production management model to the prevailing organizational culture. The main result was that the company's production efficiency increased from 68% to 71%. Finally, employee commitment, along with the combination of the Lean model and organizational culture, allowed the improvements to stand the test of time after their implementation.