strategy into two components: inventory leanness and operational leanness. We introduce a novel measure, the empirical … production leanness indicator (EPLI), to quantify systematic production practices aimed at waste reduction. Drawing on a large … sample of SMEs, our empirical findings suggest that both inventory leanness and operational leanness exhibit an inverted U …

strategy into two components: inventory leanness and operational leanness. We introduce a novel measure, the empirical … production leanness indicator (EPLI), to quantify systematic production practices aimed at waste reduction. Drawing on a large … sample of SMEs, our empirical findings suggest that both inventory leanness and operational leanness exhibit an inverted U …

Inventory leanness requires that firms minimize inventory mistreatment and misuse. A firm performance deteriorates … study examines the effect of inventory leanness on firms' credit ratings. It aims to create an understanding of the … relationship between inventory leanness and the firm's financial performance and provides insight into the credit rating system of …