Literature concerning the link between ISO 9001 processes and lean thinking is limited.
Lantelme and Formoso (1999) were the first to analyse the application of lean production
and how ISO 9001 can affect performance measurement. Bamber et al. (2000) discussed
the possibility of integration between some particular tools of lean thinking, such as 5S
and TPM, and ISO 9001 – ISO 14001 management systems. The conclusions bring new
perspectives on how to integrate all the management systems mentioned, but there is not
a precise correlation between ISO 9001 requirements and Lean tools. Bendell (2006)
reviewed and compared different management systems such as total quality
management, european foundation for quality management prize, ISO 9001, lean
thinking and Six Sigma; the differences, and the how and why of implementing the
management systems are compared in particular. More recently, Micklewright (2010)