The Missing Quantitative Approach of Lean Management

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Bibhuti B. Pradhan, Mr. Pooransingh

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The methodologies used to research lean management have gone largely unchallenged for 25 years. This paper explores the growth of the lean body of information and shows that, although qualitative, the vast majority of work depended heavily on subjectivity of the researcher. Quantitative analyses are needed to validate and reinforce existing literature, and in particular to confirm the essential factors for lean performance. The aim of this work was to re-evaluate and recalibrate the course of lean study, identify the best way to resolve the inadequacies and thus advance the knowledge base. The aim is to determine which scientific approach and unique research method to achieve this objective is better suited. Various hypotheses were established requiring testing, and experiments were suggested integrating Structural Equation Modelling. The aim of this work was to re-evaluate and recalibrate the course of lean study, identify the best way to resolve the inadequacies and thus advance the knowledge base. Such studies would advance practice in the industry, providing the tangible statistical evidence needed to educate practitioners.

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