Analyzing the Implementation of Lean Methodologies and Practices in the Portuguese Industry: A Survey

The mass production paradigm on which much of the industry was based has changed. market is increasingly demanding, requesting diversity and products that are more adapted to personal wishes requirements. This implies producing a greater in smaller quantities. Competitiveness enormous, forces most companies be truly effective efficient, taking care product quality, delivery time, final cost. Lean methodologies have been valuable aid this field. tools shown answers diverse challenges, aware this, adopting processes aim progressively reduce waste adapting their what requires. work intends provide vision, as global possible, pathway implementation Portuguese industry. For purpose, survey carried out with significant sample industrial from wide range activity sectors. data collected through were treated statistically, then SWOT analysis results performed, provided collection precious information evolution Portugal.