The Real Meaning of Lean

Lean in the In-plant

Geoff Brandt, State Printer at California's Office of Publishing (OSP), which began its Lean journey in 2003, concurs with that assessment. Even though his in-plant has made excellent improvements, Brandt says the continuing challenge is to follow up and maintain the momentum.

"We are still dealing with the philosophical and cultural issues, and many of our staff who have been with us for many years still struggle with this new environment," he says.