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Investing in lean to improve basic capabilities : a strategy for system supply?

Carlsson, Inga-Lill; Aronsson, Håkan - In: Journal of industrial engineering and management : JIEM 10 (2017) 1, pp. 28-48

Purpose: This paper describes the perceived effects of implementing lean production in a Swedish SME contract manufacturer. Especially focused are the effects on, and possible trade-offs between, cost-efficiency and flexibility. Design/methodology/approach: SME suppliers need basic capabilities...

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Application of lean thinking in supply chain management by the small and medium sized manufacturers in China : a status survey

Lau, Kwok Hung; Wang, Jue - In: International journal of information systems and supply … 6 (2013) 4, pp. 1-17

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Current condition and future directions for lean construction in highways projects : a small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) perspective

Tezel, Algan; Koskela, Lauri; Aziz, Zeeshan - In: International journal of project management : the … 36 (2018) 2, pp. 267-286

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Investigating the readiness of people in manufacturing SMEs to embark on Lean Six Sigma projects : an empirical study in the German manufacturing sector

Shokri, Alireza; Waring, Teresa Shirley; Nabhani, Farhad - In: International journal of operations & production … 36 (2016) 8, pp. 850-878

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The Impacts of Adopting Lean Purchasing and Supplier Management Principles on Small Businesses Participation in Federal Purchasing

Kinpper, Michael; Reed, Timothy S; Hageman, James A - 2009

In recent years, the number of small businesses obtaining federal contracts has declined.This examination seeks to explore the possible barriers imposed by Lean Purchasing and Supplier Management (Lean PSM) principles on small businesses attempting to enter the federal market. The Lean Aerospace...

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