Lean Production: Experience among Australian Organizations

Presents the findings of a study which investigated the adoption of lean production methods in Australian manufacturing industry. Data were gathered through a telephone survey from 51 companies representing a range of industry sectors. The study found that a large majority of the companies were practising lean production methods. Discusses the organizational changes which had occurred in the organizations as a result of the introduction of lean production. Discusses the change drivers of the lean production programme, benefits achieved, difficulties experienced and future trends.