The role of human resource department in the lean transformation: case Nestlé Algeria

Abstract

Nestlé is an agri-food multinational company, installed in Algeria few years ago. One of its short-term corporate objectives is implementing a lean business strategy: Nestlé Continuous Excellence (NCE), to support the acceleration of Nestlé performance and then achieve a competitive advantage. This thesis examines the role of human resource management in the lean implementation journey by identifying initiatives where HR can increase their support within the transformation.