from a lean perspective underlining the
importance of eliminating waste factors as
well as the fact that in this context IM is an
integrated part of KM. The second chapter
gives not only an overview of the two
concepts, but also over the processes, means
of implementation and success factors of
implementing IM and KM within
organizations. Chapter three combines the
two concepts in order to show their interrelationship
and circumscribe their
differences while the fourth chapter analysis
and exemplifies the concept from a lean
perspective. The last chapter not only
summarizes the main results but also gives a
brief overview upon the management
implications and the gaps that need to be
filled with further research in this field.