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Lean Implementation Methodology for SMEs

In: Lean Management for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises

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  • Ganesh Mahadevan

    (Kanzen Institute Asia Pacific Private Ltd.)

  • Kalyana C. Chejarla

    (Institute of Management Technology, Hyderabad Campus)

Abstract

The essence of management philosophies such as Lean is that there are many possible approaches to implementation. When Lean is seen as a collection of tools, organizations tend to implement the tools with progressive difficulty in adaption. When Lean is viewed as a philosophy there exists a well-thought out progression of phases that ensure sustained results. Lean implementation methodology for SMEs is a little different from the conventional approach used by large organizations and large global consulting companies. This methodology is split into five phase - diagnostic, create flow, enable flow, standardize and sustain. However, we must treat this as only a broad framework. Motivating SMEs to take up and pursue Lean in the long-term may require some tweaking of this framework. We discuss two ways to attract the attention of the top management - the rapid process improvement approach and the problem solving approach. The benefits of both are illustrated through case examples in this chapter.

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  • Ganesh Mahadevan & Kalyana C. Chejarla, 2023. "Lean Implementation Methodology for SMEs," Management for Professionals, in: Lean Management for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises, chapter 0, pages 39-50, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:mgmchp:978-981-19-4340-9_4
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-19-4340-9_4
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