Integrating lean thinking into ISO 9001: A first guideline

International Journal of Lean Six Sigma

Volumn 2, Issue 2, 2011, Pages 96-117

  Chiarini, Andrea ^a  

^a Chiarini and Associates   (Italy)

Author keywords

Europe; ISO 9000 series; Lean series production; Thinking styles

Indexed keywords

EID: 84865349122     PISSN: 20404166     EISSN: 20404174     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1108/20401461111135000     Document Type: Review

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