Purpose – This study aims to develop a standardised instrument to measure the impact of lean thinking on supply chain value. This tool can be used to examine supply chain readiness and thus enhance overall value. It can also observe the potential role of customers, competitors and suppliers in...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide guidance for the management of supply chains in order to increase the likelihood of lean thinking being generally adopted for the purposes of value creation, and to examine the potential role of the customer in improving supply chain...

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to examine and introduce comprehensive insights into the field of Lean Six Sigma (LSS) by reviewing the existing literature and identifying the research gap. The state of LSS research is assessed by critically examining the field, along with a number of...