The Real Meaning of Lean
Waste is everywhere at your in-plant, impeding your quest for efficiency. Lean manufacturing can help
you eliminate that waste, improve your productivity and stay alive in these
tough economic times.
Three Parts to Lean
So what is the strategy to become a successful operation like Toyota? There are three major elements to Lean that need to be addressed.
1. Company philosophy. To be a real Lean organization, the company philosophy needs to recognize that it currently has plenty of waste within its operation and that the managers and owners must embrace the concepts of Lean. This might mean letting go and allowing staff to use its initiative to recognize and make improvements.
- People:
- David
- Geoff Brandt
- Henry Ford
- Places:
- Sacramento, California
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