Transfer mechanisms for lean implementation with OHS integration in the garment industry

Purpose Lean manufacturing has the potential for simultaneously improving competitiveness and social sustainability of apparel industry in developing countries. However, there is limited research on ways to a successful lean implementation countries with an emphasis occupational health safety (OHS) improvement. Design/methodology/approach The paper investigates four cases garment factories uses design science strategy, building context-intervention-mechanism-outcome (CIMO) framework identify explanatory mechanisms that can be used designing future action. Findings study identifies tangible lead implementation. most important relate practical top management support, worker involvement, application tools training. Practical implications findings this guide better many Originality/value While literature provides general recommendations implementation, knowledge about transfer as well connections between OHS limited. This contributes theory discourse positive by integrating efficiency working conditions. In addition, country.