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Koncepcja Lean management w małym przedsiębiorstwie. Możliwości i ograniczenia zastosowania
The concept of lean management in a small company. Possibilities and limitations of use

Author(s): Stanisław Nowosielski
Subject(s): Business Economy / Management, Micro-Economics, Methodology and research technology, Management and complex organizations
Published by: Społeczna Akademia Nauk
Keywords: Lean management; Six sigma; small enterprise

Summary/Abstract: The article firstly presents Lean Managament nature and objectivities. It also describes its evolution pointing out its rich origin. It subsequently presents the principles, methods and techniques of the Lean Managament use. In the light of test results a failure of using Lean in small and medium-sized enterprises have been listed and discussed. Moreover the positive and negative consequences of using Lean and directions for further research have been changed.

  • Issue Year: 16/2015
  • Issue No: 3.2
  • Page Range: 69-80
  • Page Count: 12
  • Language: Polish