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Title: | Barriers and benefits of implementing the lean concept in enterprises |
Authors: | Pawlak, Natalia Andryszak, Marcin |
Keywords: | Lean manufacturing Industrial management Competition Organizational effectiveness |
Issue Date: | 2021 |
Publisher: | University of Piraeus. International Strategic Management Association |
Citation: | Pawlak, N., & Andryszak, M. (2021). Barriers and benefits of implementing the lean concept in enterprises. European Research Studies Journal, 24(s5), 330-343. |
Abstract: | PURPOSE: The aim of the paper is to present preliminary research concerning the barriers and
benefits of implementing the Lean concept in enterprises from the Greater Poland Voivodeship. DESIGN/METHODOLOGY/APPROACH: The methodology is composed of three major steps. First, the meaning of Lean was discussed. This is followed by a description of implementation and the barriers involved. In the following section, the benefits of applying the Lean concept are analysed. FINDINGS: The results of the research were presented and analysed, in the conclusion, it was pointed out that a large part of companies poorly implement and apply the concept of Lean, which negatively affects their competitiveness on the market. PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS: The respondents after they got the presented have found that it is worthwhile to use new management systems to become a leader in their industry. Presenting the paper to the wider group can contribute to dissemination of the lean concept not only in large but also in small companies. ORIGINALITY/VALUE: The value of the paper is mostly practical, as the lean concept is widely presented in literature, yet not fully explored in business practice. |
URI: | https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/108898 |
Appears in Collections: | European Research Studies Journal, Volume 24, Special Issue 5 |
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