Codes

Constructs

Mean

Std. Deviation

loadings

Alpha (α)

Eigen Values

% variance explained

Cumulative % variance

Core competences

0.88

1.56

27.29

27.29

Organizational ties and alliances

COC1

Our firm partners with government in infrastructure development

3.81

1.302

0.7

COC2

Our firm is affiliated to other organizations to allow smooth flow of resources

2.7

1.622

0.7

COC3

We have improved our creativity and innovation using imitative technology

3.28

1.526

0.5

Organization structure

COC4

Our structure has rule and procedure that encourage creativity and learning

3.19

1.529

0.4

0.743

COC5

Our employees are empowered to work autonomously

3.6

1.491

0.6

COC6

In our firm, we have proper channels of communication

3.57

1.43

0.5

COC7

In our firm, we prioritize internal sourcing

3.22

1.298

0.8

Operational competence

0.876

1.712

25.28

52.57

Information technology

OC2

Conducive communication channels have improved performance

3.48

1.356

0.8

OC3

Our most important tasks are operated by machines and computers

3.54

1.349

0.8

OC4

In our firm, we have imported technologies to improve customer value

3.19

1.449

0.7

OC5

In our factory there is possibility of transfer of technology

3.23

1.323

0.8

OC6

in our factory we have social network platform

3.3

1.327

0.8

OC7

in our factory we use integrated information systems

3.42

1.257

0.7

Organization culture

OC8

In our firm, there is a collaboration between production unit and selling units

3.99

1.107

0.6

OC9

Our firm has two autonomous divisions one for production and another for distribution

3.78

1.275

0.7

OC10

Our firm has systems that allow smooth flow of materials and components

3.76

1.256

0.7

OC11

We have Product-owner role modules

4.51

0.839

0.6

OC12

Customer and distributors-partnerships are emphasized

3.91

1.011

0.7

OC13

We have customer value-tailored training

4.2

0.867

0.6

Business transaction competences

0.724

1.78

19.8

71.37

Short term contracts

BT2

Our factory we have short term engagements

3.75

1.355

0.5

BT3

In our firm, we have modular production systems

3.82

1.274

0.4

Internalization

BT5

In our firm, we prioritize internal sourcing

2.53

1.631

0.7

0.721

BT6

We partner with suppliers and distributors

3

1.698

0.7

BT7

we have short-time contracts and tenders

3.74

1.482

0.7

Lean production

0.778

1.496

23.47

23.47

LN1

In our firm only essential items are kept in manufacturing area.

3.25

1.398

0.5

LN2

Our employees are trained to handle specific task

3.44

1.405

0.5

LN3

Our production routines and schedules are properly maintained

2.87

1.466

0.6

LN4

Our firm can identify causes of quality problem

3.04

1.306

0.6

LN5

We conduct process capability studies and training to avoid defects

3.11

1.335

0.7

LN6

Our employees understand their influence on the organization overall efficiency

3.22

1.298

0.8

LN7

Our production targets and goals are always revised

3.27

1.345

0.7

LN9

In our firm feedback on work done is provided to avoid delays

3.59

1.277

0.6

LN10

Our firm always collects and analyses production data

3.48

1.297

0.6

Agile manufacturing

0.711

1.723

20.89

44.36

AG3

Our product are differentiated regularly

2.98

1.488

0.4

AG4

Our suppliers are involved in new product development

3.74

1.428

0.5

AG5

Our firm has a plant that can be set to produce new products quickly

3.68

1.33

0.5

AG6

Our firm has reliable suppliers in terms of delivery time

3.5

1.54

0.5

AG7

Our firm changes internal processes and products quickly

2.84

1.595

0.6

Leagile manufacturing

0.905

1.617

27.25

71.61

LG1

Our employees quickly develop new manufacturing strategies

3.5

1.29

0.8

LG2

In our firm, there production unit is independence from selling units

3.61

1.262

0.8

LG3

Our firm has two autonomous divisions one for production and another for distribution

3.33

1.389

0.7

LG4

Our firm has systems that allow smooth flow of materials

3.36

1.357

0.8

LG5

In our firm, there is no excessive inventory movement

3.37

1.245

0.7

LG6

In our firm, there is coordinated flow of components (raw materials, work in progress and final products) between functions

3.53

1.334

0.8

LG7

Production is delayed until the order is received

3.41

1.339

0.8

Factory performance

Cost of conversion

0.876

1.87

35.192

35.192

FP1

Our firm does not find it costly to introduce new product

3.41

1.06

0.6

FP2

Cost of holding inventory has reduced

3.38

1.07

0.7

FP3

Costs of conversion have significantly reduced

3.44

1.32

0.7

Responsiveness

0.812

1.612

32.392

67.583

FP4

Our company has short lead time

3.33

1.39

0.7

FP5

We fulfil orders in the shortest possible time

3.36

1.44

0.8

FP6

Our suppliers are reliable in terms of time and quality

3.37

1.34

0.6

FP7

We have proper communication channels with our customer and suppliers

4.00

0.92

0.7