The appropriateness of 'Lean' in international supply chain

The appropriateness of 'Lean' in international supply chain Order Description please follow the instruction to avoid revision, Question or Expectations: compare and contrast researchers' View and opinions concerned with the issue of Lean and internationalisation. * What is meant by Lean, *Criticisms of Lean, * Alternative models, frameworks? Critique of alternatives * Defense of Lean, Critique of the defense, Critique of the Critique * Utility * Applicability You are required to conduct a literature review. Need to show you have researched the viewpoint from multiple sides of debate. Assignment instructions to pass: *Need to demonstrate an in-depth study of the topic has been undertaken. * Range of sources- include books, journal articles, business news articles * Up to date sources (2013-2015) have been used as well as past research. Critical evaluation : *Need to critically evaluate the literature . * Compare and contrast researchers views and findings, after every point asks yourself however or but * Research the contrary argument. * This is what identifies this as your work as a researcher * Discuss advantages and disadvantages and offer a balanced discussion * Evaluate the evidence. * Utilise both academic and practitioner perceptions * Show ability to relate concepts and ideas to actual examples presentation instructions: * The assignment needs to flow well * Referencing all research materials, stick to one format for referencing * reference every point needs referencing * Write in the 3rd person. General Instruction: 1/ the assignment must be 3000 words strictly 3000 words +/- i will be penalised if it falls outside this boundary. 2/ Word processed, Time New Roman font size 12 double-spaced. Best Regards Nour