A comparative analysis of quantitative-based methods used for lean index assessment

The lean index is a holistic measure of lean performance. Its assessment has been approached using qualitative and quantitative-based methods. While the qualitative based methods are of the self-assessment type, there is no such congruence with quantitative-based ones. This inconsistency can lead to confusion as to which quantitative-based methods should be adopted for specific situations. We attempt to address this issue by applying and...