Impact of JIT, Waste Minimization, and Flow Management on Operational Performance of Manufacturing Companies

Operational efficiency is one of the significant challenges faced by manufacturing firms in Pakistan. The research aimed to determine the effect of lean practices on operational performance of manufacturing companies in Pakistan. Lean practices, which were studied in this research, included Just-in-time, flow management, and waste minimization. The research examined how manufacturing companies could improve their operational efficiency by utilizing these lean strategies. The research utilized quantitative approach and correlational design in order to find answers of research questions. The sample consisted of middle and senior managers working in different manufacturing organizations in Pakistan. Sample size, proposed for this research, consisted of 380 participants. Data, gathered for this research, was analyzed through regression analysis. The findings of regression analysis revealed that there is significant association between just-in-time, flow management, and waste management and operational performance of manufacturing companies in Pakistan. This research offers an insight into the effectiveness of lean practices for improving operational performance of manufacturing companies in Pakistan. It is, therefore, recommended that in order to overcome the challenge of operational efficiency, firms should adopt lean practices. The understanding of relationships between lean practices and operational performance could help practitioners make better decisions by enabling the application of these concepts in organizations.