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LEAN MANAGEMENT IMPLEMENTATION: CASE STUDY

Bruno Mataušić ; Faculty of Organization and Informatics, University of Zagreb, Varaždin, Croatia
Marina Klačmer Čalopa ; Faculty of Organization and Informatics, University of Zagreb, Varaždin, Croatia
Karolina Kokot ; Faculty of Organization and Informatics, University of Zagreb, Varaždin, Croatia

Abstract

Companies operate in conditions characterized by variability, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity. How to respond to this condition, companies are focused on continuous improvements of all business aspects, and lean methodology allows them to reach competitave advantages through continuous improvement. The paper aims to identify problems and possibilities in lean methodologyimplementation and identify advantages of lean implementation by positive impact on performance and recognition of trends in this field. The literature review was done by bibliometrics analysis and co-word analysis; the empirical part is qualitative research, a case study. An interview as the case study with managers in the company that implement lean methodology. Bibliometric analysis and case study results were compared to define responses to research questions. Analysis results confirmed the theoretical assumptions and present research results.

Keywords

lean methodology; lean management; performance; bibliometric analysis; case study

Hrčak ID:

314728

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/314728

Publication date:

15.3.2024.

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