Purpose – This study aims to build on previous research into lean practices and the associated barriers reported in various contexts to empirically address the question of what possible barriers exist to hinder the implementation of lean practices in the construction industry in China. Despite...

Unlike the construction industry, it is a well‐known precept that the manufacturing sector has notably well‐instituted quality systems. This is due to the differing nature of the two sectors. Manufacturing calls for repeat processes with products primarily put out in large batches. On the...

The Thirty‐six Chinese Classical Strategies of War is a renowned ancient book of warfare circulated among Chinese army commanders for a long period of time. Apart from its focus on warfare, this ancient treatise also holds valuable lessons for the world of competitive business. This paper...