Conclusions and New Developments

This edited volume book on Lean Education presented several courses, educational models and projects implemented as part of engineering, management, administration, human resources and other education delivery providers. The authors are professors, lecturers, researchers, educators and trainers that educate future professionals in Lean Thinking principles and tools.

Authors and Affiliations

1. Centro ALGORITMI, Department of Production and Systems, School of Engineering, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal

   Anabela Carvalho Alves

2. Department of Organizational Leadership, School of Education and Human Services, Oakland University, Rochester, USA

   Shannon Flumerfelt

3. Kahlen Global Professional Solutions, Fabrikstraße 3, 48599, Gronau, Germany

   Franz-Josef Kahlen

Corresponding author

Correspondence to Anabela Carvalho Alves .

Editors and Affiliations

1. University of Minho , Guimarães, Portugal

   Anabela Carvalho Alves

2. Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan, USA

   Shannon Flumerfelt

3. Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Cape Town, Rondebosch, South Africa

   Franz-Josef Kahlen

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