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Pharma 4.0: A deep dive top management commitment to successful Lean 4.0 implementation in Ghanaian pharma
Michelle Grace Tetteh1, Sumit Gupta2, Mukesh Kumar3
1Sustainable Manufacturing Systems Centre, Cranfield University, Cranfield, MK43 0AL, UK.
Heliyon
|September 19, 2024
Summary
Top management commitment is crucial for Lean 4.0 in Ghana
Area of Science:
- Operations Management
- Manufacturing Technology
- Industrial Engineering
Background:
- Lean 4.0 integrates lean manufacturing principles with Industry 4.0 technologies.
- Adoption of Lean 4.0 is growing in the pharmaceutical sector.
- Understanding implementation challenges and impacts is vital for successful adoption.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the significance of top management commitment in Lean 4.0 implementation.
- To evaluate the effectiveness and achievements of Lean 4.0 adoption.
- To analyze the impact of Lean 4.0 on business and corporate performance in Ghana's pharmaceutical industry.
Main Methods:
- Quantitative, explanatory research design utilizing a survey technique.
- Data collected from 181 employees in Ghanaian pharmaceutical companies.
- Statistical analysis using SmartPLS 4 and IBM SPSS 26, including descriptive and inferential statistics.
Main Results:
- Successful integration of lean methods and Industry 4.0 technologies requires meticulous management.
- Individual lean principles and Industry 4.0 technologies positively impact business performance.
- Lean 4.0 adoption did not show a substantial immediate positive influence on corporate performance.
Conclusions:
- Effective Lean 4.0 integration necessitates strong top management commitment and careful oversight.
- While individual components yield benefits, the combined Lean 4.0 framework may require time for significant corporate performance improvements.
- Further research should explore initial implementation challenges and adaptation periods for Lean 4.0 in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
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