Implementing Hoshin Kanri in small manufacturing companies

Purpose The purpose of the study is to develop knowledge on implementation Hoshin Kanri (HK) in small manufacturing companies. Two research questions are addressed: (1) what factors influence HK companies? (2) How do Design/methodology/approach presented this paper based an extensive literature review and data from process five In review, influencing HK, lean production total quality management (TQM) firms identified. Thereafter, cases analyzed. Findings then contrasted with identified further theorized. Seven were found either enable or hamper Management involvement was as a critical factor. can be typologized collaborative demanding, types decisive processes within company context. Originality/value paper, authors focus companies starting point relate theoretical practical results defined target group. Conceptualizing learning process, contributes emerging perspective firm development.