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This study presents a comprehensive approach to evaluate the impact of various Lean Management tools, such as Kaizen, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Just-in-Time (JIT), and philosophies like Total Quality Management (TQM)on the social sustainability of manufacturing companies. Using a system dynamics model supported by structural equation analysis, we seek to measure these effects and determine the time required for companies to reach the desired level of implementation of these tools and the point at which they will achieve social sustainability. This innovative approach seeks to fill a gap in the research, as so far, no studies have been conducted that precisely measure the impact of Kaizen, TPM, JIT, and philosophies like TQM on social sustainability using structural equation modeling and system dynamics. This gap in the literature highlights the relevance of this study, which provides detailed results on the impact of Lean Management tools on social sustainability and addresses a significant gap in existing research. Data were collected from 411 surveys, primarily from companies in the automotive sector with more than 1,000 employees. The analysis used tools such as WarpPls 8.0® for structural equation analysis and STELLA ARCHITECT V3.0.1® for system dynamics. The results suggest that continuous improvement is fundamental to achieving social sustainability, serving as an enabler for tools such as TPM and JIT, which are integral to Lean Management, as well as philosophies like TQM. The projection indicates that achieving 100% implementation of these Lean Management tools will take approximately seven years while attaining 100% social sustainability is expected within 10.25 years. It's important to note that while Lean Management tools like TPM and JIT play a crucial role, TQM, as a separate philosophy, also contributes significantly to social sustainability. Although these timelines are ambitious and theoretical, they underscore the critical importance of Lean Management tools for social sustainability. Caution is advised, acknowledging the potential challenges of achieving such ambitious goals, which should be approached with realism. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The quick changeover in a production line facilitates the manufacture of small lots and a wide variety of products, where several variables must be controlled to optimize this process. This article presents a structural equation model relating three lean manufacturing tools as independent latent variables: quick setups, small lot production, and uniform production level, which are related to optimize a response variable: quality control. The variables are linked through six hypotheses and validated with the partial least squares technique that is integrated into the WarpPLS 6.0 software. The model is validated with data from 220 responses to a questionnaire applied to the manufacturing industry in northern Mexico. Findings indicate that a quick changeover guarantees small lots, better customization of standardized products, and appropriate quality for the customer by optimizing the production and delivery time. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Supplier evaluation and selection are fundamental tasks since they are part of the production process and even initiate the supply chain (SC). Despite their importance in the production system, supplier evaluation and selection may be challenging activities to be performed if companies look at the wide range of available evaluation techniques and methodologies, which now seek to integrate both traditional and green attributes. In addition, companies may refuse to take into account green attributes during the supplier selection process, because they do not know their impact on commercial benefits. To overcome this limitation, this study examines the Mexican manufacturing sector and measures the impact of supplier traditional attributes and green attributes on business performance, namely production process benefits and commercial benefits. As data collection instrument, we administered a survey to 253 supplier evaluators and selectors; then, using the gathered data, we constructed a structural equation model. The model includes four variables to determine the impact of traditional and green attributes on business performance: green attributes, traditional attributes, production process benefits, and commercial benefits. The results indicate that all the latent variables have positive direct effects on one another. For instance, process benefits show the largest effects on commercial benefits, but the most significant effect is caused by traditional attributes on commercial benefits through green attributes and production process benefits. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Copyright of CULCyT: Cultura Científica y Tecnológica is the property of Cultura Cientifica y Tecnologia and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)

En este artículo se describen los últimos avances de la estrategia de manufactura (EM), y se comentan los principales problemas que se presentan en la teoría actual, enfatizando los contenidos teóricos, los procesos para su formulación, la evaluación y su complejidad. En el estudio se aprecia que aún no existen acuerdos entre los académicos y tecnólogos con respecto a la EM. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]