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Question: Classifying Lean Production: A Review of Empirical Research
Answer: Lean production has been studied extensively during the past few decades. Many authors agree that Western production techniques are outdated and that there is a significant shift towards the “Lean” production philosophy. The purpose of this paper is to review and classify the lean production empirical research, identify well-traveled paths, and offer suggestions for future research. Articles were collected from the premier refereed journals in the fields of Supply Chain and Operations Management. Classification of the articles utilizing a “SPOT” model based on four fundamental lean production principles is presented in the paper. A majority of the articles included in this review concentrate on an operations or elimination of waste element. Future research paths, including “Sustainable” lean production are discussed.
(Source: , 25 Aug 2021)
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