* AlixPartners find many firms miss aggressive cost targets
* Survey respondents not sure if savings are sustainable
* Analysts say lean principles often too narrowly applied
By John D. Stoll
Sept 28 (Reuters) - Lean manufacturing principles, widely touted by companies as an effective way to eliminate waste and boost the bottom line, often do not achieve targeted cost savings, according to a study to be released on Wednesday.
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