This study examines Libyan manufacturing companies’ quality management processes and offers a methodology to develop a lean manufacturing framework. Also, it shows the current quality situation in Libyan manufacturing companies. The literature review identified very few studies relevant to the use of quality improvement techniques in Libya. No previous studies related specifically to waste reduction and lean systems and the barriers that prevent lean manufacturing from being implemented in Libyan manufacturing companies. The findings reveal that the manufacturing sector of Libya is suffering from mismanagement, poor infrastructure, lack of quality management, and lack of following up with the latest new quality tools and techniques. Understanding the difficulties that face the implementation of lean manufacturing systems as a new and modern system and using this to develop a suitable framework will help improve the manufacturing sector in Libya.

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