Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Year: 2017
Volume: 12
Issue: 6
Page No. 1365 - 1376

The Relevance of Lean Thinking to Sustainable Improvement of Public Office Buildings in Nigeria

Authors : A. Adeyemi, D. Martin and R. Kasim

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