Date of Defense
4-26-2006
Department
Management
First Advisor
Robert Landeros, Management
Second Advisor
Thomas Scannell, Management
Third Advisor
Duke Leingpibul, Management
Keywords
R&D, TPS
Abstract
Successful companies are those who are able to provide their customers with high quality products and services in the most efficient manner. This means that companies must provide prompt delivery without compromising quality. Business today are moving in the same direction to achieve this goal. The Toyota Production System, or lean manufacturing, focuses on eliminating waste in the manufacturing process to increase output. However, the implications of this philosophy, are just beginning to scratch the surface in the research and development sections of companies. This paper explores the effects of lean manufacturing on research and development sectors.
Recommended Citation
Fluhart, Jamie, "Lean Manufacturing and its Implications in Research & Development" (2006). Honors Theses. 687.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/honors_theses/687
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