Incorporating Lean Concepts into Supply Chain Management

Author

Elizabeth A. Cudney, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyFollow
Cassandra C. Elrod, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyFollow

Abstract

Lean techniques have been implemented in a variety of industries. This paper addresses the effectiveness of specific lean techniques in a variety of industries and their application in the supply chain. The objective of this research is to assess the performance of lean based on the specific techniques and implementation methods used; analyse strategies for implementing lean into the supply chain; and to analyse the reasons for both their success and failure. Data was gathered using a survey distributed to individuals familiar with lean concepts and techniques. The results of this survey were analysed with a variety of statistical techniques.

Recommended Citation

E. A. Cudney and C. C. Elrod, "Incorporating Lean Concepts into Supply Chain Management," International Journal of Six Sigma and Competitive Advantage, vol. 6, no. 1-2, pp. 12 - 30, Inderscience, Aug 2010.

The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1504/IJSSCA.2010.034854

Department(s)

Engineering Management and Systems Engineering

Second Department

Business and Information Technology

Keywords and Phrases

Continuous improvement; Kaizen; Lean; Organisational behaviour; Supply chain management; System-of-systems; Toyota Production System; TPS

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

1479-2494; 1479-2753

Document Type

Article - Journal

Document Version

Citation

File Type

text

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 2010 Inderscience, All rights reserved.

Publication Date

01 Aug 2010