Abstract:Lean construction (LC) is widely used to eliminate waste in the construction industry.However, few studies have focused on LC capabilities. In the absence of a theoretical foundation, the equal treatment of the inherent rigidity and flexibility has received little attention. This critical literature review answered the following research questions:What is the current understanding of the two characteristics of LC? Is there a theoretical explanation for their relationship? How can LC capabilities be realized in… Show more
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