Combining the capabilities of lean and agile manufacturing: The positive impact on organizational performance
ISSN: 0258-0543
Article publication date: 6 May 2020
Issue publication date: 8 June 2020
Abstract
Purpose
This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.
Design/methodology/approach
This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.
Findings
Exploiting the capabilities offered by lean and agile manufacturing programs should facilitate improved performance in many companies. Optimal results can be achieved when the mechanisms are implemented simultaneously and critical supporting structures are developed appropriately to enhance their effect.
Originality/value
The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.
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Citation
(2020), "Combining the capabilities of lean and agile manufacturing: The positive impact on organizational performance", Strategic Direction, Vol. 36 No. 6, pp. 41-43. https://doi.org/10.1108/SD-03-2020-0054
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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