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The Synergistic Effect of Lean Practices and Technological Innovation Adoption on Hotel Service Performance: An Empirical Study in Vietnam

Dr. Truong Trong Hoang
Vietnam National University, University of Economics and Business, Hanoi, Vietnam
Dr.Anh Chi Phan
Vietnam National University, University of Economics and Business, Hanoi, Vietnam
Ha Thu Nguyen
Vietnam National University, University of Economics and Business, Hanoi, Vietnam
Prof. Yoshiki Matsui
The Open University of Japan, Chiba, Japan

Published 2026-04-22

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Keywords

  • lean practices, technological innovation, service performance, hospitality

How to Cite

Hoang Trong, T., Phan, A. C., Nguyen, H. T., & Matsui, Y. (2026). The Synergistic Effect of Lean Practices and Technological Innovation Adoption on Hotel Service Performance: An Empirical Study in Vietnam. International Journal of Industrial Engineering and Management, article in press. https://doi.org/10.24867/IJIEM-408

Abstract

The growth of competition in the hospitality sector requires hotel managers to adopt effective management practices and invest in technological innovation to differentiate their services. This research simultaneously investigates the benefits of lean practices and technological innovation adoption of hotels operating in Vietnam market. The responses collected from 122 management representatives from hotels show that lean practices and technological innovation adoption have positive relationships with performance improvement, staff and customer satisfaction. The synergistic effects between lean practices and technological innovation adoption in hotel service were also confirmed. It is suggested that an effective combination between lean and technological innovation is necessary in driving the growth of firms in the hospitality sector.

Article history: Received (July 3, 2025); Revised (December 5, 2025); Accepted (January 20, 2026); Published online (April 22, 2026)

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