Could “Lean Lite” be the cost effective solution to applying lean manufacturing in developing economies?

Chaplin, Lara; Heap, John; T.J. O’Rourke, Simon

doi:10.1108/ijppm-02-2015-0034

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Could “Lean Lite” be the cost effective solution to applying lean manufacturing in developing economies?

Published in International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management • Dec 14, 2015

Authors:

Lara Chaplin

John Heap

Simon T.J. O’Rourke

Abstract

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to suggest a solution to the problem of implementing a full “Lean” methodology for small-/medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in a developing economy. Design/methodology/approach – This is a reflective paper that looks at an illustrative case study against the wide...

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Lean project management

Lean manufacturing

Productivity

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