Exploring the impact of Lean manufacturing on flexibility in SMEs

Purpose: This paper describes the use of simulation and case-study research to assess flexibility gains induced by the adoption of three Lean Manufacturing practices. Design/methodology/approach: We gather useful material and information about the manufacturing process of a selected Small-Medium En...

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Main Authors: Franco Lucherini, Mario Rapaccini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: OmniaScience 2017-11-01
Series:Journal of Industrial Engineering and Management
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Online Access:http://www.jiem.org/index.php/jiem/article/view/2119