| # | Concept | Culture | Statement | Freq. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | lean manufacturing | Europe | Adopted but not as widespread as in Japan and South Korea | 1 |
| 2 | lean manufacturing | Europe | Associated with efficiency but not always linked to continuous improvement | 1 |
| 3 | lean manufacturing | Europe | Implemented as a specific methodology, not always part of the core corporate culture | 1 |
| 4 | lean manufacturing | Europe | Recognized as an important approach, but not always considered a fundamental aspect of competitiveness | 1 |
| 5 | lean manufacturing | Europe | Implemented with an emphasis on machinery and automation | 1 |