Abstract:
Lean supply chain is the elimination of all waste, including time and one of
the best options to enhance supply chain performance. The objective of this study is
to reveal the concept, significance, implementation steps, and factors to implement
lean supply chain management in the apparel industry of Bangladesh. Very few
studies have been conducted to investigate the issue in Bangladesh. This research
enriches theoretical contributions to knowledge and practical contributions to
business organizations and progressed through physical survey to 17 renowned
garments factories in Bangladesh which are in the lean implementation stage. This
analysis is very essential due to the increase of economic importance of supply
chains in enhancing competitive power in international markets and will stand as a
benchmark to implement lean for other apparel industries in Bangladesh
