Relationship Among Lean and Just-in-time (JIT) Supply Chain Management, Competitive Advantage, and Organizational Performance: A Literature Review

Abstract

Purpose: The aim of this study is to examine the relationship among lean and JIT supply chain management, competitive advantage, and organizational performance operating in the manufacturing industry.

Design/Methodology/ Approach: In this study a systematic literature review was done We reviewed 306 articles on lean supply chain, Just-in-time supply chain, competitive advantage, and organizational performance and identified and finalized 49 articles for this study.

Findings: The research identified that lean and JIT supply chain management enhanced the performances of companies to a large extent. There is a significant relationship between lean and JIT supply chain management and organizational performance. The study also showed a substantial relationship between LSCM and JIT-SCM and Competitive advantage.

Originality/Value: The study finds that much research has been conducted on lean supply chain management, and organization performance but very limited study available on combinatory analysis of lean and JIT supply chain management and organizational performance. The study provides meaningful insights which can guide scholars seeking to explore further in this direction.

Paper Type: Review of Literature