Conceptual Model for Introducing Lean Management Instruments

Abstract

It’s a challenge for a company to adapt Lean Management philosophy and start introducing the concept in its activity, because each economical entity has a quiddity. After studying 11 Lean companies, a conceptual model was developed with the aim to facilitate Lean implementation in other companies which are interested in starting a Lean journey.The developed model was tested in a yet unexplored for Romania area: in the public healthcare sector, and in just 4 months showed improved results, significantly streamlining and organizing main aspects of the organizational activities. This work presents the essential steps of the developed conceptual model.