Purpose Literature contributions to Lean manufacturing (LM) are fragmented and show
some significant limitations. The purpose of this paper is to identify the existing research …

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to review various themes of leanness, leanness
assessment approaches, leanness assessment areas, and their evolution by a systematic …

The value stream method (VSM) is a well accepted, widely used and holistic method for
map**, analyzing and designing value streams in order to reduce waste. However, the …

This paper explores how theory and methodology from Community Operational Research
(Community OR) can enhance Lean initiatives. We are driven by the paucity of the literature …

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to extend previous studies to a hybrid analysis of three
business improvement practices of Lean, Six Sigma and Lean Six Sigma (LSS) within last …

Develo** an appropriate performance measurement system to foster continuous
improvement can be challenge due to the company's strategy and diversity of …

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to identify the originality value of the lean
manufacturing (LM) studies carried out worldwide so far. Design/methodology/approach …

Agile procedures (eg Scrum) are commonly used in rapidly changing environments of
software engineering. Experts appreciate improvements in interdisciplinary collaboration …

This paper focuses on causes in information logistics that hinder an efficient and waste free
information flow. Therefore, waste, problems and KAIZENs identified in 14 value stream …

Background The develo** countries represented by China have huge population potential
and child population. However, due to economic and social development constraints …