Exploring the Relationships Between Just-In-Time Technique and Manufacturing Performance: Empirical Evidence From Selected Nigerian Firms
Exploring the Relationships Between Just-In-Time Technique and Manufacturing Performance: Empirical Evidence From Selected Nigerian Firms
Author(s): John Kolade ObamiroSubject(s): Business Economy / Management, Methodology and research technology, Human Resources in Economy
Published by: Editura Universităţii din Bucureşti
Keywords: Just-in-time; total quality management; human resources management; just-in- time practice; manufacturing performance; competitive advantage; supporting infrastructure;
Summary/Abstract: This study explores the relationship between just-in-time technique and manufacturing performance of some selected Nigerian companies. Just-in time was considered to be an overall organisational phenomenon. Data were obtained through a structured questionnaire from a sample size of 300 knowledgeable employees to test the developed model and formulated hypotheses that cover both just-in-time and the supporting infrastructures. Bivariate correlation analysis was used to test the three hypotheses. The results showed that: (1) there was a significant relationship between total quality management(supporting infrastructure) and just-in-time practices; (2) Human resources management (supporting infrastructure) was positively related to just-in-time practices; (3) there was a positive significant relation-ship between Just-in-time practices and manufacturing performance. These results demonstrate that just-in-time practices can be successfully implemented if certain supporting infrastructures are provided, and also support the notion that just-in-time should be practiced at all levels and departments of the organisation, rather than viewing it strictly for shop floor workers.
Journal: Manager
- Issue Year: 2009
- Issue No: 10
- Page Range: 165-176
- Page Count: 12
- Language: English