Lean and its limits
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Leanness has become a prevalent way of creating more successful companies, but the philosophy has its limits. Companies worldwide encounter obstacles in trying to make their suppliers conform to leaner methods. Leanness does not solve the issue of demand pulling supply through a system.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1996
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A lean year
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Candidates are spending half as much money as they have in the past on this Presidential campaign. The policies of Jerry Brown, Bill Clinton, Tom Harkin, Bob Kerrey, Paul Tsongas, Pat Buchanan and George Bush are discussed.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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How Fan Drescher became a lean machine
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Fran Drescher maintains a slim figure without following any rigid weight-loss program. Drescher has learned that throwing away left-over food without feeling guilty and giving in to her food cravings will not make her fat.
Publication Name: First for Women
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 1040-9467
Year: 1995
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