The Maturity of Operational Excellence and its Level of Deployment in Moroccan Automotive Companies

The Maturity of Operational Excellence and its Level of Deployment in Moroccan Automotive Companies
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© 2024 by IJETT Journal
Volume-72 Issue-12
Year of Publication : 2024
Author : Mohammed Hamoumi, Mariam Benhadou, Abdellah Haddout
DOI : 10.14445/22315381/IJETT-V72I12P133

How to Cite?
Mohammed Hamoumi, Mariam Benhadou, Abdellah Haddout, "The Maturity of Operational Excellence and its Level of Deployment in Moroccan Automotive Companies," International Journal of Engineering Trends and Technology, vol. 72, no. 12, pp. 387-396, 2024. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/22315381/IJETT-V72I12P133

Abstract
Operational Excellence (OpEx) is more of a philosophy than a set of tools; it is a fully integrated management approach. Despite the importance of the toolkit, the human element remains the most crucial asset and the key to the success of Operational Excellence. However, it has been shown that the line between the success and failure of Operational Excellence integration projects is the balance between technological efficiency and human reliability. Therefore, in this work, the research will develop an analysis of the current state of Operational Excellence integration in the automotive industry in Morocco. This exploration aims to assess the maturity of Operational Excellence in Moroccan automotive companies, the management and organizational structure of this concept, and finally, the level of deployment of its practices with an analysis of the sources of impact.

Keywords
Operational excellence, Automotive industry, Industrial performance, Automotive ecosystem, Morocco.

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