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Lean Manufacturing Initiatives, Anthony J. Jackson Prof
Lean Manufacturing Initiatives, Anthony J. Jackson Prof
Anthony J Jackson Prof
The purpose of this research study is to analyze the factors that prevent small and medium size enterprises from implementing lean manufacturing processes and show, that by not implementing lean they are missing out on savings, efficient workforce, and new markets in the globalization arena. Globalization offers opportunities that have not been realized by SME’s yet still pose challenges and barriers that can be overcome by adoption and implementation of lean manufacturing.