In-plant lean logistics management: case study on Chinese automotive practices
by A.S. Balakrishnan; Jayshree Suresh; Mengying Feng
International Journal of Logistics Systems and Management (IJLSM), Vol. 40, No. 4, 2021

Abstract: Chinese automotive firms, drive standardisation and continuous improvement in their operations to stay competitive in business. To achieve profitable results, the firms deployed in-plant lean logistics management to optimise the inventory level, flow of materials, components and sub-assemblies to produce the finished vehicles. The purpose of this paper is, to report in-plant logistics management of a Chinese automotive firm and its impact on improved operations performance. It also exhibits the use of mixed model vehicle assemblies, to achieve no part stock-out situation. It is evident from this study that lean techniques are able to increase organisation efficiency through waste reduction and improve fitness. This qualitative research is done by: 1) visit to the firm; 2) detailed observations; 3) using questionnaire and interviews of employees and third-party logistics (3PL) suppliers. For in-plant logistics performance, the study also suggests improving the standardisation and material movements across warehousing facilities and vehicle assembly plants.

Online publication date: Mon, 24-Jan-2022

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