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purpose aim research paper present critical factors constitute successful implementation lean manufacturing within manufacturing smes designmethodologyapproach combination comprehensive literature review visits ten smes based east uk employed study companies practices observed highlight degree lean manufacturing utilisation within companies followed interviewing relevant key personnel involved lean implementation results analysed validated workshops case studies delphi techniques findings several critical factors determine success implementing concept lean manufacturing within smes identified leadership management finance organisational culture skills expertise amongst factors classified pertinent issues critical successful adoption lean manufacturing within smes environment research limitationsimplications continued scepticism within smes benefits lean business one fundamental limitations research faces smes therefore willing provide useful information data timely investigation originalityvalue novelty research project stems realisation critical factors determining successful implementation lean manufacturing within smes environment results would provide smes indicators guidelines successful implementation lean principles