5. Conclusions
In conclusion, the Kanban system implemented in this manufacturing company was found to be adequate
due to the many benefits such as the operational costs, wastes, scraps and losses were minimized,
over production stocks were controlled with flexible work stations. The factors that hinder SME
companies from implementing the Kanban system are identified as ineffective inventory management,
lack of supplier participation, lack of quality improvements and quality control and lack of
employee participation and top management commitment. Implication of this study suggest that
further research needs to be done on more SMEs so as to have more conclusive findings on Kanban
implementation and barriers faced by the SME entrepreneurs. Other than that, the company must
develop standard operating procedures for all processes involved in production line by improving
the existing policy in order to make production process more
efficient in future and it can be implemented by other manufacturing companies.