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Lean Implementation in Small and Medium‐Sized Enterprises in Less Developed Countries: Some Empirical Evidences From North Africa

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  • Amine Belhadi
  • Fatima Ezahra Touriki
  • Said El fezazi

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The purpose of this paper is to provide an exploration and analysis of lean implementation in small and medium‐sized enterprises (SMEs) in less developed countries. Therefore, exploratory empirical evidences were collected from a survey study among a sample of 84 SMEs in North Africa. Moreover, statistical tests were conducted to assess the overall picture of lean among SMEs in this region. Although SMEs have expressed their immense need for lean, the level of its implementation is found to be very low. The findings could encourage further extensive studies to develop strategies to promote the use of lean in these countries.

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  • Amine Belhadi & Fatima Ezahra Touriki & Said El fezazi, 2018. "Lean Implementation in Small and Medium‐Sized Enterprises in Less Developed Countries: Some Empirical Evidences From North Africa," Journal of Small Business Management, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 56(S1), pages 132-153, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:ujbmxx:v:56:y:2018:i:s1:p:132-153
    DOI: 10.1111/jsbm.12396
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