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This chapter looks at more detail through existing empirical evidence whether any differences regarding Lean exist between the components, automotive, and electronics sectors. This was an ambitious attempt to explore in greater detail the parallels or otherwise of the Lean experiences within these three sectors. Various aspects are considered, namely the triggers to adopt Lean, the barriers encountered, the strategic aims, the level of Lean adoption within the sector, the impact upon performance levels of the organisation, possible sustainability, and the recent trends in reference to Lean within the respective sectors. This chapter acts as a preamble to the subsequent chapters which resulted from comprehensive primary research conducted in 15 organisations through surveys and case studies which provided the appropriate information needed. Consequently, this chapter explores the existing evidence which was subsequently tested by the research undertaken.
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Bhasin, S. (2015). Gauge the Adoption of Lean Within the: Automobile’s Parts, Electronic, and Small Components Sectors and Understand the Reasons for Any Differences. In: Lean Management Beyond Manufacturing. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-17410-5_9
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