A meta-analytical investigation of the multifaceted relationship between lean management and firm innovation

Younès El Manzani; Sercan Demir; Jiju Antony; Gayatri Panda; Mahipal Singh

doi:10.1016/j.jengtecman.2026.101995

July 1, 2026Journal of Engineering and Technology ManagementOpen Access

A meta-analytical investigation of the multifaceted relationship between lean management and firm innovation

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Synthesize empirical evidence to clarify the complex and multifaceted relationship between lean management implementations and organizational innovation outcomes.
Conducted a systematic meta-analysis consolidating quantitative empirical literature examining lean production principles and innovation performance.
Aggregated effect sizes across diverse organizational contexts to evaluate how lean techniques correspond with incremental and radical innovation.
Identifies a significant positive relationship between lean management practices and incremental process improvements.
Demonstrates mixed or context-dependent associations between lean efficiency frameworks and radical, exploratory innovation capabilities.

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Meta-analysis demonstrates varied effects of lean practices on firm innovation across organizations, indicating distinct trade-offs between operational efficiency and radical creativity.

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