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      <journal-title>REA Press</journal-title><issn pub-type="ppub">3042-2264</issn><issn pub-type="epub">3042-2264</issn><publisher>
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      <article-id pub-id-type="doi">https://doi.org/10.22105/raise.vi.70</article-id>
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          <subject>Research Article</subject>
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        <subj-group><subject>Medical device supply chain, Lean tools, Focused group discussion, 5S Methodology, Root-cause analysis.</subject></subj-group>
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        <article-title>Enhancing Supply Chain Efficiency in Bangladesh’s Medical Device Manufacturing Industry Through Lean Tool Implementation</article-title><subtitle>Enhancing Supply Chain Efficiency in Bangladesh’s Medical Device Manufacturing Industry Through Lean Tool Implementation</subtitle></title-group>
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	<name name-style="western">
	<surname>shahriar Partho</surname>
		<given-names>Abu </given-names>
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	<aff>Department of Industrial and Production Engineering, Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology.</aff>
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	<name name-style="western">
	<surname>Tanbin Haque</surname>
		<given-names>Md. </given-names>
	</name>
	<aff>Department of Industrial and Production Engineering, Jashore University of Science and Technology, Jashore, Bangladesh.</aff>
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	<name name-style="western">
	<surname> Fulzar Nabila</surname>
		<given-names>Fahmida Binta</given-names>
	</name>
	<aff>Department of Mechanical Engineering, Military Institute of Science and Technology, Dhaka, Bangladesh.</aff>
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	<name name-style="western">
	<surname>Kar</surname>
		<given-names>Bidhan </given-names>
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	<aff>Department of Industrial and Production Engineering, Jashore University of Science and Technology, Jashore, Bangladesh.</aff>
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      <pub-date pub-type="ppub">
        <month>07</month>
        <year>2025</year>
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        <day>04</day>
        <month>07</month>
        <year>2025</year>
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      <volume>2</volume>
      <issue>3</issue>
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        <copyright-year>2025</copyright-year>
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			<article-title>Enhancing Supply Chain Efficiency in Bangladesh’s Medical Device Manufacturing Industry Through Lean Tool Implementation</article-title>
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			Lean methodology, widely recognized for its ability to optimize efficiency by reducing waste, has proven to be highly effective in supply chain and manufacturing environments, including medical device production. This study explores the application of lean tools, such as Kaizen, 5S, Root-Cause Analysis, and Kanban, within the medical equipment manufacturing sector, an industry under increasing pressure to enhance product quality, reduce costs, and ensure patient safety. Using qualitative research methods, including interviews and focus group discussions, the study examines how these tools are applied in practice and their impact on manufacturing processes. The findings indicate that lean practices can significantly improve operational efficiency, reduce defects, and enhance product quality, contributing to both cost savings and better healthcare outcomes. Despite challenges such as data confidentiality and a limited respondent pool, the results suggest that the careful implementation of lean tools is critical for navigating the complex regulatory landscape and driving continuous improvement. The study concludes that, when effectively adopted, lean principles can streamline operations, enhance competitiveness, and play a pivotal role in advancing healthcare quality as the industry evolves.
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