10. Lean thinking involves implementing tools to reduce waste and maximise value to the end user (beneficiary). For how many years has lean practice been incorporated into your organisation [ID]

a) less than 3 years

b) 3 - 6 years

c) Above 6 years

LEAN PERCEPTION

11. According to your understanding, what are lean thinking concepts and philosophy used for in organisations? (Select the top three that apply) [LEAN]

a) Cost Savings

b) Continuous Improvement

c) Waste Reduction

d) Tools and techniques to improve the operation

e) Fully integrated management philosophy

f) A way of life

g) Comprehensive system of organising and managing supply chains

h) Headcount reduction

i) Other (Please Specify)...........................

LEAN DRIVERS

12. What drivers would influence the implementation of lean thinking tools and concepts in your organisation? (Select all that apply) [ED]

a) Reduce cost

b) reduce inventory and assets required

c) improve flexibility/ visibility

d) improve utilisation of your facility

e) Reduce lead times

f) Improve quality

g) Improve service responsiveness

h) reduce labour requirement

i) Improve relationships with suppliers

j) Improve supply quality and reliability