Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/10419/246394 
Year of Publication: 
2019
Citation: 
[Journal:] Operations Research Perspectives [ISSN:] 2214-7160 [Volume:] 6 [Publisher:] Elsevier [Place:] Amsterdam [Year:] 2019 [Pages:] 1-14
Publisher: 
Elsevier, Amsterdam
Abstract: 
For 25 years, the methodologies employed to study lean management have gone relatively unchallenged. This paper reviews the development of the lean body of knowledge and reveals that the vast majority of research, being qualitative, relied heavily on researcher subjectivity. Quantitative analyses are needed to verify and strengthen existing literature and especially confirm the critical factors for lean success. Various theories requiring validation were identified and studies that incorporate Structural Equation Modelling were proposed. Such studies would advance industry practice, giving the tangible statistical evidence needed for educating practitioners. Practitioners are encouraged to consider the empirical basis of lean publications.
Subjects: 
Lean
Management
Review
Research
Quantitative
Structural equation modelling
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Document Type: 
Article

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