Driving Lean Manufacturing through Corporate Governance and Intellectual Capital: The Moderating Influence of Organizational Culture

Abstract

Purpose – This study examines the influence of corporate governance and intellectual capital on lean manufacturing implementation, with organizational culture as a moderating variable.

Methodology/approach – A survey was conducted with 118 employees from manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) with at least a Diploma (D3) degree and two years of experience. Data were analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM).

Findings – Corporate governance and intellectual capital significantly enhance lean manufacturing practices. Organizational culture positively moderates these relationships, amplifying their effects.

Novelty/value –  This research integrates governance, intellectual capital, and culture as key determinants for lean success in Indonesian manufacturing firms, expanding the lean implementation literature in emerging markets.Keywords – Lean manufacturing, corporate governance, intellectual capital, organizational culture, PLS-SEM.

Keywords: Corporate Governance,  Intellectual Capital, Lean Manufacturing, Organizational Culture