Production Line Strategies and Operational Performance of Manufacturing Companies in Benin City

This study examined the impact of production line strategies and operational performance of manufacturing companies in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. Specifically, it assessed the relationships that one-piece flow, standardised work and ergonomic conditions of the production lines have with operational performance of Manufacturing Companies in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. The survey research design was adopted for this study. The population of the study comprised all the managerial staff of the 48 registered manufacturing firms in Benin City. A total of 144 copies of questionnaire were distributed, retrieved and found usable for the study. Judgemental and convenience sampling procedure was used in administering the copies of questionnaire to selected respondents in Manufacturing Companies in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. The data collected through questionnaire administration were analysed using descriptive statistics such as frequency distribution, mean and standard deviation. Multiple regression analysis was used to estimate the research models using the Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) technique. The study found that there is a positive and significant relationship between one￾piece flow, ergonomic conditions of the production lines and operational performance of manufacturing companies in Benin City, Edo state, Nigeria while a positive and non￾significant relationship was found between standardised work and operational performance of Manufacturing Companies in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. It was concluded that adopting one-piece flow and a proper production line ergonomics in the xi organisation will create a more productive workforce, enhanced cost effectiveness and increased profitability. The study recommends that manufacturing companies should consider adopting one-piece flow methodologies, promote a continuous and efficient production process, balance the implementation of standardised work, considering task nature, workforce dynamics, and creativity requirements, and prioritise the creation of ergonomic work environments by investing in facilities that optimize the physical and cognitive capabilities of employees. This should be supported by training programs, regular assessments and employee feedback