Abstract
The purpose of lean managements is to create and determine value and eliminate all non-value added activities. The idea of lean in the current manufacturing environment is to work and produce from the customer's perspective, and therefore to define value as a variable directly depending on the consumer of the good or service. Basically, lean is concerned with creating more value with fewer resources. LM (lean manufacturing) allows organizations to prosper in the marketplace being able to price competitively or invest in the development of products for future sustainability. Reducing the amount of waste, in example defective products, increases profits resulting in greater overall efficiencies. This paper analyses the risk factors which can hinder having a successful LM within an organization. The core focus of this study lies in discussing the risk factors in regards to human resources which can hinder organizations to successfully implement LM. Through a thorough literature and study review, the paper underlines the importance of a lean organizational culture and management. The lack of alignment of these two areas with the LM implementation will result in turning them from being the strongest implementation KPIs into being the highest risk factors and barriers for the company.