Table I

Lean management critical success factors (CSFs)

No.Type of frameworkLean management CSFsReference
1Lean assessment modelElimination of waste, continuous improvement, zero defects, JIT deliveries, pull of materials, multifunctional team, decentralization, functions integration, vertical information system and managerial commitmentSoriano-Meier and Forrester (2002) 
2Lean development modelOrder-based production, zero defects, elimination of waste, focus on continuous incremental improvements, respect for humanity, visual management system, focus on customers, supplier partnershipOsono et al., (2008) 
3Lean development and as assessment modelLeadership, employee empowerment, involvement of top management, building customer and supplier relations, training and development of staff, departmental relations and teamworkDenison and Mishra (1995) 
4Lean development and assessment modelOrganizational culture (organization leadership, top management, employee skills) and financial positionAchanga et al. (2006) 
5Lean development and assessment modelCommitment of the employees, respect for people skills contributions, fair treatment in provision of opportunities and employee involvement in decision makingAngelis et al. (2011) 
6Lean development and assessment modelCommitment, involvement and support from the top management, and human resourcesMeredith et al. (1991) 
7Lean development and assessment modelStrong supplier relationships, customer relationships, workforce efficiency and top management supportZu et al. (2010); Lander and Liker (2007) 
8Lean Six-Sigma CSFsUncompromising top management support and commitment, effective communication at all levels vertically and horizontally, strategic and visionary leadership, developing organizational readiness, resources and skills to facilitate implementation, project selection and prioritization, Organizational cultureAntony et al. (2012) 
9Readiness factor for lean implementationLeadership, organizational culture, communication, training, measurement and reward systemsAL-Balushi et al. (2014) 
10Readiness factors for the Lean and Six SigmaMotivation, willingness, risk taker, positive environment, sufficient resources and appreciation policy, process management, smart goals, supportive organizational culture, equal opportunity and talent hunt, monitoring and controlAntony (2014) 
11Readiness of lean in manufacturingOrganizational culture, Strategic and operational vision, Core personal competenceShokri et al. (2016) 
12Lean readiness assessment modelProcess management, supplier management, customer relationships, human resource management, top management and control managementAL-Najem et al. (2012); Mohamad (2014) 

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