A comparative analysis of integrating lean concepts into supply chain management in manufacturing and service industries

International Journal of Lean Six Sigma

Volumn 2, Issue 1, 2011, Pages 5-22

  Cudney, Elizabeth ^a   Elrod, Cassandra ^a  

^a MISSOURI UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY   (United States)

Author keywords

Lean production; Manufacturing industries; Supply chain management

Indexed keywords

EID: 84880717816     PISSN: 20404166     EISSN: 20404174     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1108/20401461111119422     Document Type: Article

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