Jabbour, Ana Beatriz Lopes de Sousa [UNESP]Jabbour, Charbel José Chiappetta [UNESP]Teixeira, Adriano Alves [UNESP]Freitas, Wesley Ricardo de Souza2016-03-022016-03-022012International Journal of Lean Thinking, v. 3, n. 2, p. 47-53, 2012.2146-0337http://hdl.handle.net/11449/135085The objective of this study is to analyze the adoption of lean thinking practices at Brazilian auto part companies. For such, a survey was conducted at 75 sector companies. The results reveal that among all practices, the “systematic search for continuous improvement" obtained the highest implementation average. In terms of correlation, interdependence was observed among all Lean Manufacturing variables, most especially between LM5 (Kanban) and LM6 (Just-in-Time). This correlation can be explained by the importance of Kanban systems when implementing Just-inTime.47-53engLean thinkingBrazilAuto parts sectorArtigoAcesso restrito3573916951995727808877838587810496495789344683277578805178051640