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Study on Barriers and Success Factors for a Sustainable and Successful Lean Transformation

Authors : Néstor Gavilán, Carolina Consolación

Published in: Advances in Engineering Networks

Publisher: Springer International Publishing

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Many companies have started a Lean Transformation (LT), but not all of them have achieved a successful transformation. In fact, based on current literature, the rate of success can be considered low. This paper will analyze and conclude on main barriers and success factors to achieve a successful LT, based on two sources: current literature and interviews with leaders working for companies involved in an LT.

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Title: Study on Barriers and Success Factors for a Sustainable and Successful Lean Transformation
Authors: Néstor Gavilán
Carolina Consolación
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Book: Advances in Engineering Networks
Print ISBN: 978-3-030-44529-4

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-030-44530-0

Copyright Year: 2020
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-44530-0_33

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