摘要：The aim of this paper is to explore similarities and differences between TQM and Lean Production with an emphasis on Lean strategy approach. This paper investigates the related literature of various studies, analyzes, and finally reviews them systematically. This study finds that, although Lean and TQM both aim to improve quality, TQM reaches a certain point or stage at which no more improvements can be made. Lean, however, focuses on taking quality improvement to the next level. It is clear that Lean journey is deeper and more extensive in comparative to TQM Journey. Lean production evolution is Lean thinking; Lean was reconsidered to this renown. And, the result of this research discloses that TQM and Lean Production have many concepts in common. However, based on Lean strategies; TQM, similar to many improvement approaches, can be a tool to support and create synergy for making a more competitive factors market place amid firms.
