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Why Try Lean? A Northumbrian Farm Case Study

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  • Colgan, Conor
  • Adam, George
  • Topolansky, Federico

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The purpose of this research paper is to evaluate the applicability and potential benefits of Lean Principles to a farm business. This research opted for a case study research strategy that is implemented through in-depth personal interviews with different actors along the supply chain. This is augmented by further data collection from experts in the field of Lean. Using the Five Principles of Lean, Value Stream Mapping and the Seven Wastes this study suggests that there are benefits from applying Lean Principles to a farm business in terms of reducing waste and improving the quality of food supply. The present study makes a contribution to the validity of Lean principles when applied to an agribusiness context.

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  • Colgan, Conor & Adam, George & Topolansky, Federico, 2013. "Why Try Lean? A Northumbrian Farm Case Study," International Journal of Agricultural Management, Institute of Agricultural Management, vol. 2(3), pages 1-12, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:ijameu:175041
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.175041
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    1. W. Edwards Deming, 2000. "Out of the Crisis," MIT Press Books, The MIT Press, edition 1, volume 1, number 0262541157, April.
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    2. Julia Kleineidam, 2020. "Fields of Action for Designing Measures to Avoid Food Losses in Logistics Networks," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 12(15), pages 1-20, July.

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