A Continuous Improvement Implementation Framework for Manufacturing Companies: a Delphi Study-Based Approach for Development and Validation
Journal article
Authors | McLean, R., Jiju, A., Garza-Reyes, J. and Samadhiya, A. |
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Abstract | Purpose – Due to the absence of industry and region-specific implementation guides, change efforts, in particular Continuous Improvement implementations, continue to report high failure rates. The purpose of this paper is, therefore, to present a finalised implementation framework specifically tailored for manufacturing companies. Design/methodology/approach – A conceptual framework derived from the existing literature is validated, through a Delphi study, by an expert panel to review its content and suitability for a practical application. Findings – This paper proposes a finalised framework tailored to the practical needs of users. The results of the Delphi approach offer a phased implementation framework that provides an overview of the implementation process of Continuous Improvement initiatives and the key activities involved. The framework is suitable for use by both business leaders and Continuous Improvement practitioners with varying degrees of previous implementation experience. Research limitations/implications – The research was carried out in the UK and is specifically focused on the manufacturing industry. It is therefore not clear the applicability of the framework presented to other regions and industries. The framework, although validated through several phases of research, still requires practical application and testing. Originality/value – Business leaders and Continuous Improvement practitioners will benefit from having the necessary content presented in a manner that will promote its practical application. It has also been demonstrated that the framework is robust in its content, incorporating the literature findings as well as the experience of an expert panel encompassing 20 people. |
Keywords | Continuous Improvement; manufacturing companies; Implementation; Framework; Delphi method |
Year | 2022 |
Journal | International Journal of Quality and Reliability Management |
Journal citation | pp. 1-25 |
Publisher | Emerald Group Publishing |
ISSN | 0265-671X |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1108/IJQRM-04-2021-0096 |
Web address (URL) | https://www.emeraldgrouppublishing.com/journal/ijqrm |
https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/IJQRM-04-2021-0096/full/html | |
Accepted author manuscript | License File Access Level Open |
Output status | Published |
Publication dates | |
Online | 28 Feb 2023 |
Publication process dates | |
Accepted | 14 Sep 2022 |
Deposited | 27 Feb 2023 |
https://repository.derby.ac.uk/item/99258/a-continuous-improvement-implementation-framework-for-manufacturing-companies-a-delphi-study-based-approach-for-development-and-validation
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