Effects of Lean Production on Supply Chain Performance in the Automotive Industry in Kenya

  • Rono Ronald Wambi Jomo Kenyatta University
  • Rono Ronald Wambi Jomo Kenyatta University
DOI: https://doi.org/10.53555/ams.v2i4.936
Keywords: Business Performance, Lean, Performance management,, Continuous Improvement, Just In Time, Total Quality Management

Abstract

Businesses of all sizes can use the principles of lean enterprise to help eliminate waste, reduce
costs and boost productivity. The benefits of achieving process and quality improvements in
the workplace are open to private and public companies across all sectors, including areas
such as commerce and healthcare alongside traditional industry employers. The core idea is
to maximize customer value while minimizing waste. Simply, lean means creating more value
for customers with fewer resources. The objective of this study was to determine the effects of
lean production on supply chain management. The study will be limited to Simba colt motors
in Nairobi, Kenya. This study will adopted a descriptive survey design.The target population

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Author Biographies

Rono Ronald Wambi, Jomo Kenyatta University

Student’ Masters of Sciences in Procurement and Logistic of Jomo Kenyatta University of
Agriculture and Technology

Rono Ronald Wambi, Jomo Kenyatta University

Lecturer’ Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

Published
2016-04-30
How to Cite
Wambi, R. R., & Wambi, R. R. (2016). Effects of Lean Production on Supply Chain Performance in the Automotive Industry in Kenya. IJRDO - Journal of Applied Management Science, 2(4), 156-189. https://doi.org/10.53555/ams.v2i4.936
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Vol. 2 No. 4 (2016): IJRDO - Journal of Applied Management Science
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