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Lean management implementation: Determinant factors and experience
Lean management implementation: Determinant factors and experience

Author(s): Piotr Jedynak
Subject(s): Economy, Business Economy / Management
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Jagiellońskiego
Keywords: Management; Lean; Implementation; Manufacturing systems; Small and Medium Enterprises

Summary/Abstract: The article concerns the issue of implementation of lean management in organizations. Based on the literature review and its critical analysis key determinant factors for successful implementation such as: methodology of implementation, management support and communication, application of adequate change strategy, managing risk and suppliers integration have been identified. Moreover, thanks to the carried out research experience connected with implementation of lean management has been found. These experiences have sector, region or problem character. For organizations implementing or improving lean management practices they can be helpful in terms of avoiding mistakes or applying tested and positive solutions.

  • Issue Year: 1/2015
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 51-64
  • Page Count: 14
  • Language: English