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Applying lean thinking to the horticultural value chain in New Zealand |
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| Title | Applying lean thinking to the horticultural value chain in New Zealand |
| Creator | Nigel P. Grigg |
| Contributor | Hans J.T. Doevendans, Jane E. Goodyer |
| Publisher | Mahasarakham University |
| Publication Year | 2561 |
| Keyword | pipfruit, lean, productivity, horticulture, action research |
| Abstract | A perennial global issue is providing for a rapidly growing world population, without equivalent increase in resources. This problem has led to a growth in interest in lean thinking in many industrial sectors. In New Zealand (NZ), the pipfruit industry set an ambitious target of NZ$1 billion in exports by 2022. To help enable such a goal, one key government action has been to encourage lean thinking to improve production performance. However, the pipfruit industry has not widely taken up this challenge, possibly because it is not known whether the lean paradigm will suit this seasonal industry, which has a large manual labour component and relies on pushing product into market, contrary to lean principles. Although lean has been successfully implemented in a number of industries, there is little information about implementation in a horticultural context. The aim of this study was therefore to research the concept of lean and its practical applicability in a horticultural setting, specifically the NZ pipfruit industry. The literature review examined transferability of common lean practices to other industries. Consultants were interviewed to assess their views on the suitability of lean to the pipfruit sector, while an industry-wide survey determined the current state of knowledge and lean deployment, using a unique 'single-question-per-day' approach. Case studies, including 'action research' studies, provided rich data from organisations that had started with lean implementation in recent times. This review presents a model for lean in horticulture, and presents pictorial examples of lean practices applied to the value chain. |
| Language | English |
