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035 _a(Sirsi) u116216
100 _aFaulkner, G.
245 _aNot mean - just lean
260 _c2001
490 _aContract Journal
_v411(6354) 21 November 2001, 14-15(2)
520 _aReports on business tools which make production processes 'leaner' and more efficient with particular reference to construction. Argues that these are a total management reorganisation plans and not just a technique for the reduction of waste. For example, certain sections can be examined such as inspection which can be costly and time consuming and which could be replaced by picking up errors earlier in the process. Also suggests improving information streams between contractor and client to establish the same client for a number of jobs and to use the same supply teams.
590 _aABS
650 _aCONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
650 _aCONSTRUCTION PROCESSES
650 _aBUSINESS TOOLS
650 _aLEAN CONSTRUCTION
650 _aPARTNERING
650 _aCONTRACTOR
650 _aCLIENT
690 _aMANAGEMENT-BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
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