Lean Production and Operational Performance of Large and Medium Sized Construction Firms in Nairobi, Kenya
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Date
2018Author
Kimani, Damaris; M
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ThesisLanguage
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Lean production is a business oriented philosophy that enable firms both in manufacturing
and service sector to focus on elimination of waste and/ or any non- value adding activity
from their production systems resulting to value delivery to their customers. In spite of
mixed reactions on the impact of lean production practices and operational performance from
empirical studies, lean production continues to generate considerable global interest due to
the benefits firms implementing its practices continues to enjoy. This study focused on
evaluating widely applied lean production practices in the Kenyan construction sector and
their impact on operational performance of these large and medium sized firms. Survey was
made through physically and electronically delivered questionnaires. A response of 71
respondents was successful. According to the study, most of the respondents noted that
quality management tools were moderately implemented, while last planner system was least
implemented by the firms. A weak positive relationship was found to exist between
operational performance and lean production practices, which was obtained through multiple
regression analysis. This study recommends large and medium sized construction firms to
implement a holistic lean system due to the synergy benefits attained rather than
implementing an individual lean practice. However, considerable concern should be
established on the lean practices being integrated. The study further recommends higher
extent of the long term lean strategy implemented, as well as lean knowledge dissemination
amongst firm employees in order to maximize the benefits of lean production.
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University of Nairobi
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