.... Research limitations/implications This study focused on the development of a literature-based framework; however, it is recommended that future studies validate the model by practical implementation in South African organisations. Additionally, this framework is limited to a South African cultural...

... management principles Systematic literature review Literature-based framework Lean analogy The Lean philosophy (from Japan) has become a global phenomenon, due to its organisational benefits for continuous improvement (Stone, 2012). However, it has been noted that there are several implementation...