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Cronemyr, P. & Fundin, A. (2024). Guest editorial for the special section on "Operational Excellence and Quality Improvement in Sweden". International Journal of Lean Six Sigma, 15(6), 1157-1161
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Guest editorial for the special section on "Operational Excellence and Quality Improvement in Sweden"
2024 (English)In: International Journal of Lean Six Sigma, ISSN 2040-4166, E-ISSN 2040-4174, Vol. 15, no 6, p. 1157-1161Article in journal, Editorial material (Other academic) Published
Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
EMERALD GROUP PUBLISHING LTD, 2024
National Category
Production Engineering, Human Work Science and Ergonomics
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:mdh:diva-68709 (URN)10.1108/IJLSS-10-2024-259 (DOI)001326032900004 ()2-s2.0-85205768683 (Scopus ID)
Available from: 2024-10-16 Created: 2024-10-16 Last updated: 2024-10-16Bibliographically approved
Antony, J., Bhat, S., Sony, M., Fundin, A., Sorqvist, L. & Molteni, R. (2024). Sustainable development through quality management: a multiple-case study analysis of triumphs, trials and tribulations. The TQM Journal
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2024 (English)In: The TQM Journal, ISSN 1754-2731, E-ISSN 1754-274XArticle in journal (Refereed) Epub ahead of print
Abstract [en]

PurposeIn a highly competitive and globalised era, agile organisations proactively steer towards sustainability. This situation persuaded the organisations to align Quality Management (QM) initiatives to achieve sustainable outcomes. This study aims to explore quality-sustainability linkage, explicitly focusing on attaining the prestigious IAQ Quality Sustainability Award. Further it investigates, the impact of QM as a strategy for promoting sustainability to meet sustainable development goals (SDGs).Design/methodology/approachDue to the lack of substantial literature connecting QM to sustainability, the current research adopted an explanatory multiple-case study. Six cases were purposively chosen for the study. Three cases of those who have achieved the prestigious IAQ Quality Sustainability Award and remaining have been selected that have fallen short of receiving the award. A detailed within-case and cross-case examinations involving six cases that reported their QM achievements aligned with SDGs.FindingsThe findings demonstrate the significant role of QM adoption in achieving positive results from the perspective of SDGs, such as reduced environmental impacts, improved operational efficiency and enhanced quality of life. Effective stakeholder collaboration, proficiency in analytical tools and strategic alignment with SDGs emerged as critical success factors. Conversely, weak linkage with sustainability and unclear approaches were crucial challenges in attaining the IAQ Quality Sustainability Award.Research limitations/implicationsThis paper outlines essential commandments for organisations actively seeking to promote sustainability. It offers valuable insights for decision-makers, facilitating a profound understanding of the challenges and opportunities in pursuing sustainable performance.Originality/valueThe distinctive nature of this study lies in its dedicated exploration of the intricate relationship between QM deployment and its true impact on the achievement of the SDGs.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
EMERALD GROUP PUBLISHING LTD, 2024
Keywords
Quality management, Sustainability, Sustainable development goals, International academy for quality, Case studies
National Category
Other Social Sciences
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:mdh:diva-66086 (URN)10.1108/TQM-12-2023-0424 (DOI)001159594000001 ()
Available from: 2024-02-20 Created: 2024-02-20 Last updated: 2024-02-20Bibliographically approved
Sannö, A., Fundin, A. & Deleryd, M. (2024). Transcending compliance when managing environmental innovation – Organisational learning from six decades of change. Environmental Technology & Innovation, 36, Article ID 103892.
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Transcending compliance when managing environmental innovation – Organisational learning from six decades of change
2024 (English)In: Environmental Technology & Innovation, ISSN 2352-1864, Vol. 36, article id 103892Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

The urgent need for a sustainable transition in society compels manufacturing companies to manage environmental innovation and circular economy efficiently. While a linear economy relies on the traditional diffusion of innovations with controlled trade-offs, a circular economy challenges industries to develop capabilities to solve complex problems that support sustainable development. Over the past six decades, critical success factors are identified by applying the positive deviance theory to study cases of environmental innovation, including vision, continuous learning, communication, traceability, extended collaboration, supplier collaboration, testing and verification, systematic working methods, engaged key persons, management, and clear directives. Additionally, a five-step approach for managing environmental innovation is developed to facilitate organisations’ transitions towards sustainable development. © 2024 The Authors

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Elsevier B.V., 2024
Keywords
Circular economy, Environmental innovation, Positive deviance, Resource efficiency, Sustainability, Technology, Trade-offs, Sustainable development goals, Complex problems, Diffusion of innovations, Environmental innovations, Manufacturing companies, Organizational learning, Resource efficiencies, Trade off
National Category
Economics and Business
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:mdh:diva-69260 (URN)10.1016/j.eti.2024.103892 (DOI)001367045200001 ()2-s2.0-85209892497 (Scopus ID)
Note

Article; Export Date: 04 December 2024; Cited By: 0; Correspondence Address: A. Sannö; School of Innovation, Design and Engineering, Mälardalen University, Eskilstuna, Box 325, 631 05, Sweden; email: anna.sanno@mdu.se

Available from: 2024-12-04 Created: 2024-12-04 Last updated: 2024-12-11Bibliographically approved
Svensson Harari, N. & Fundin, A. (2023). An early-phase design process to enable long-term flexibility in assembly systems. Research in Engineering Design
Open this publication in new window or tab >>An early-phase design process to enable long-term flexibility in assembly systems
2023 (English)In: Research in Engineering Design, ISSN 0934-9839, E-ISSN 1435-6066Article in journal (Other academic) Epub ahead of print
Abstract [en]

Assembly systems require to be designed considering flexibility from a holistic perspective to produce the variety of current and future product generations. Reactive ad hoc changes after realizing both the product and assembly system designs require considerable effort and may even be impossible. A systematic collaborative approach that concurrently considers the early phases of product and assembly system development appears to be essential for working with long-term changes. To this end, a greater understanding of the working procedures and design activities concerning flexibility is required. In this paper, this is investigated based on a theoretical framework and a multiple case study at a world-leading manufacturer of heavy-duty vehicles. As a result, a developed early phase design process to enable long-term flexibility in assembly systems is presented. The theoretical implications provided and the findings are also relevant to those involved in the design process of flexible assembly systems.

National Category
Engineering and Technology Production Engineering, Human Work Science and Ergonomics
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:mdh:diva-52379 (URN)10.1007/s00163-022-00404-0 (DOI)000916248100001 ()2-s2.0-85146619925 (Scopus ID)
Available from: 2020-11-04 Created: 2020-11-04 Last updated: 2023-02-15Bibliographically approved
Lager, T. & Fundin, A. (2023). Innovation methodologies and Design Thinking as supporting instruments in the development of non-assembled products. Journal of Business Chemistry, 20(1), 9-30
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Innovation methodologies and Design Thinking as supporting instruments in the development of non-assembled products
2023 (English)In: Journal of Business Chemistry, ISSN 1613-9615, E-ISSN 1613-9623, Vol. 20, no 1, p. 9-30Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

In a review and theoretical analysis, Quality Function Deployment, Design Thinking and complementary methodologies have been assessed as supporting instruments in the development of non-assembled products. The findings demonstrate that QFD and DT characteristics substantially differ and that DT lacks many aspects of importance for process-industrial application. However, the results show that the methodologies are complementary in use; thus, an indepth knowledge of both methodologies could create a company competitive advantage in product innovation. Companies in the process industries are thus advised to use the results as a guiding framework for methodology selection and use in the different parts of the product innovation work process.

National Category
Production Engineering, Human Work Science and Ergonomics
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:mdh:diva-62355 (URN)10.17879/11059717036 (DOI)
Available from: 2023-05-02 Created: 2023-05-02 Last updated: 2023-05-02Bibliographically approved
Laureani, A., Antony, J., Ramadan, M. A., Al Dhaheri, M. K., Fundin, A. & Sörqvist, L. (2023). Leadership characteristics for implementation and sustainability of quality: an exploratory study and directions for further research. The TQM Journal
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2023 (English)In: The TQM Journal, ISSN 1754-2731, E-ISSN 1754-274XArticle in journal (Refereed) Epub ahead of print
Abstract [en]

PurposeThis qualitative study aims to explore the concept of organisational leadership in the context of Quality Management deployments across a variety of business organisations, particularly focusing on the possible relationships between leadership approaches during the implementation and sustaining phases of Quality Management.Design/methodology/approachThe study is based on one-to-one semi-structured virtual interviews with leaders in the quality field.FindingsFour themes (Customers, Leadership, Quality Culture and Sustainability of Quality) emerged from the post-interview data analysis, illustrating the critical role of Leadership in the successful deployment and sustainment of Quality Management and identifying the leadership traits that are most conducive to successful organisational deployments.Originality/valueAlthough some of these leadership traits are described in the wider leadership literature as belonging to one or more different leadership styles, there is no existing style of leadership that comprehends all the characteristics; thus, the need for a new leadership paradigm is this paper's theoretical contribution to the literature.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
EMERALD GROUP PUBLISHING LTD, 2023
Keywords
Leadership, Quality management, Total quality management
National Category
Economics and Business
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:mdh:diva-66318 (URN)10.1108/TQM-06-2023-0185 (DOI)001183111700001 ()2-s2.0-85170366514 (Scopus ID)
Available from: 2024-03-27 Created: 2024-03-27 Last updated: 2024-03-27Bibliographically approved
Antony, J., Bhat, S., Fundin, A., Sony, M., Sorqvist, L. & Bader, M. (2023). Quality management as a means for micro-level sustainability development in organizations. The TQM Journal
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Quality management as a means for micro-level sustainability development in organizations
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2023 (English)In: The TQM Journal, ISSN 1754-2731, E-ISSN 1754-274XArticle in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

Purpose: The use of quality management (QM) to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) is a topic of growing interest in academia and industry. The IAQ (International Academy for Quality) established Quality Sustainability Award in 2020, a testament to this growing interest. This study aims to investigate how QM philosophies, methodologies and tools can be used to achieve sustainable development in organizations. Design/methodology/approach: Five large manufacturing organizations – three from India and two from China – who reported their achievements about using QM in achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were studied using multiple sources of data collection. A detailed within-case and cross-case analysis were conducted to unearth this linkage's practical and theoretical aspects. Findings: The study finds that QM methodologies effectively met the five organizations' UNSDGs. These organizations successfully used OPEX (Operational Excellence) methodologies such as Lean, Kaizen and Six Sigma to meet UNSDGs 7, 11, 12 and 13. Moreover, UNSG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production) is the most targeted goal across the case studies. A cross-case analysis revealed that the most frequently used quality tools were Design of Experiments (DoE), Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA), C&E analysis and Inferential statistics, among other essential tools. Research limitations/implications: The study's sample size was limited to large-scale manufacturing organizations in the two most populous countries in the world. This may limit the study's generalizability to other countries, continents, or micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Additionally, the study's conclusions would be strengthened if tested as hypotheses in a follow-up survey. Practical implications: This practical paper provides case studies on how to use QM to impact SDGs. It offers both descriptive and prescriptive solutions for practitioners. The study highlights the importance of using essential QM tools in a structured and systematic manner, with effective teams, to meet the SDGs of organizations. Social implications: The study shows how QM can be used to impact UNSDGs, and this is very important because the UNSDGs are a set of global objectives that aim to address a wide range of social and environmental issues. This study could motivate organizations to achieve the UNSDGs using essential QM tools and make the world a better place for the present and future generations. Originality/value: This case study is the first to investigate at a micro-level how QM can impact UNSDGs using live examples. It uses data from the IAQ to demonstrate how QM can be integrated into UNSDGs to ensure sustainable manufacturing.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Emerald Publishing, 2023
Keywords
International academy of quality, Operational excellence, Quality management, United Nations sustainable development goals, Design of experiments, Industrial research, Philosophical aspects, Process engineering, Quality control, Systems analysis, Case analysis, Case-studies, Management philosophy, Manufacturing organizations, Micro level, Quality management tools, United nation sustainable development goal, United Nations, Sustainable development
National Category
Business Administration
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:mdh:diva-64089 (URN)10.1108/TQM-06-2023-0198 (DOI)001046484700001 ()2-s2.0-85167518330 (Scopus ID)
Available from: 2023-08-23 Created: 2023-08-23 Last updated: 2023-08-30Bibliographically approved
Lager, T. & Fundin, A. (2022). Deployment Of Innovation Methodologies As Supporting Instruments For The Product Innovation Process In The Process Industries. International Journal of Innovation Management, Article ID 2250057.
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Deployment Of Innovation Methodologies As Supporting Instruments For The Product Innovation Process In The Process Industries
2022 (English)In: International Journal of Innovation Management, ISSN 1363-9196, E-ISSN 1757-5877, article id 2250057Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

Previous empirical research on the industrial use and usability of methodologies and tools for product innovation is often based on national samples, and generally focuses on a few select industry sectors and typically lacks a perspective on methodologies as supportive instruments for the product innovation work process. Moreover, even if some studies recognise the problems with low company methodology awareness and use, the underlying causes remain unexplained. In a survey mode of inquiry involving informants in 19 global manufacturing companies in six sectors of the process industries, this study explores use and usability of methodologies in the development of non-assembled products in the process industries. While the findings demonstrate a rather scarce use of innovation methodologies, when they are used case-company informants not only report a high degree of usability but also recommend that all introduced methodologies should be included in an enhanced product innovation work process. The discussion advocates that an overarching strategy for methodology use should be institutionalised by company R&D management, including a "methodology tool-box"of select methodologies, and further facilitated by trained methodology experts as "ambassadors".

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
World Scientific, 2022
Keywords
Abduction philosophy, Design Thinking, Methodologies, Multi-methodologies, Non-assembled products, Process industries, Product innovation, Quality Function Deployment, Work processes
National Category
Production Engineering, Human Work Science and Ergonomics
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:mdh:diva-62041 (URN)10.1142/S1363919622500578 (DOI)000935685800001 ()2-s2.0-85148735928 (Scopus ID)
Available from: 2023-03-08 Created: 2023-03-08 Last updated: 2023-03-15Bibliographically approved
Fundin, A., Backström, T. & Johansson, P. E. (2021). Exploring the emergent quality management paradigm. Total Quality Management and Business Excellence, 32(5-6), 476-488
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Exploring the emergent quality management paradigm
2021 (English)In: Total Quality Management and Business Excellence, ISSN 1478-3363, E-ISSN 1478-3371, Vol. 32, no 5-6, p. 476-488Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

The development of successful production systems is affected by conflicting forces, that is, initiatives seemingly conducive for one line of work can be a constraint for another. Consequently, this paper presents an alternative perspective on how these issues could be managed in organisations. There are a number of key challenges in terms of the involved dichotomies for future innovative quality improvements in operations. These dichotomies are part of four interrelated processes that are the central elements of a production system. As such, aiming for stability or change is a production process dilemma in terms of the production and distribution of offerings and solutions. Control and creativity are the main dilemmas of the innovation process, that is, the creation and implementation of new offerings and solutions, while exploitation and exploration are the dilemmas of the knowledge creation process and efficiency and effectiveness of the value creation process. As the simultaneous existence of both parts of the dichotomy seems to be a paradox, this paper suggests the emergent quality management paradigm as an alternative perspective providing the guidance, examples, and practical solutions necessary to solve these dilemmas by recognising the dichotomies as mutually dependent.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
United Kingdom: , 2021
Keywords
ambidexterity, emergence, quality management, innovation, production system, operations management
National Category
Engineering and Technology Production Engineering, Human Work Science and Ergonomics
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:mdh:diva-43928 (URN)10.1080/14783363.2019.1591946 (DOI)000626921900002 ()2-s2.0-85063062006 (Scopus ID)
Projects
XPRES - Excellence in Production Research
Available from: 2019-06-11 Created: 2019-06-11 Last updated: 2021-11-22Bibliographically approved
Deleryd, M. & Fundin, A. (2021). Towards societal satisfaction in a fifth generation of quality - the sustainability model. Total Quality Management and Business Excellence
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Towards societal satisfaction in a fifth generation of quality - the sustainability model
2021 (English)In: Total Quality Management and Business Excellence, ISSN 1478-3363, E-ISSN 1478-3371Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

The quality concept has developed over many generations. The purpose of this article is to review and describe how the quality movement developed through four sequential generations and how a fifth generation is upcoming. Building on the different generations of quality, the fifth generation reveals differing needs between customers and stakeholders. In the new generation of quality, societal satisfaction would be a more appropriate way of measuring sustainable success. Consequently, and to support societal satisfaction, additional quality management models that complement current approaches are needed. For organisations to manage current, fast-changing environments successfully, existing management models need to be further developed. Hence, to support decision makers in the fifth generation of quality, Quality 5.0, achieve societal satisfaction, this paper proposes a generic model for sustainable development, based on a longitudinal trend analysis of two sequential Delphi studies conducted in 2012 and 2018. The sustainability model supports all organisations-private or public, large or small-on their pathway towards sustainable organisational success and a sustainable future.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
ROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD, 2021
Keywords
customer satisfaction, quality management, societal satisfaction, environmental care, economic performance, sustainability, sustainable success, Quality 5, 0, Subject classification codes, Research paper
National Category
Production Engineering, Human Work Science and Ergonomics
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:mdh:diva-53008 (URN)10.1080/14783363.2020.1864214 (DOI)000603936600001 ()2-s2.0-85098563144 (Scopus ID)
Available from: 2021-01-14 Created: 2021-01-14 Last updated: 2025-01-13Bibliographically approved
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