 | " Lean is not simple a ‘magic bullet’ that can be deployed when an organisation feels pressure." "Lean is not just a cost cutting exercise" "Lean is not just for the workshop" "Lean is not about exploiting staff" "Lean is not just a tool for manufacturing companies, it works in all industries and all levels" "Lean is not quick and simple - it is a journey over a long period which if done correctly offers gains for a life time" |
It is vital that the roots, methods and principles are understood to enable an organisation to deploy the tools in today’s constantly changing environment. The holistic approach to people and processes can be adapted to work at all levels in all industries, providing the correct environment to implementation exists or is created. Lean methodology and its use of empowered team approach, creates a powerful mixture, which develops an organisational culture that can be harnessed to drive change at a pace. But understanding how to adapt the principles is the key to success. The challenges of different organisations and industries must be understood. Customer expectations must be defined. And foundations need to be put in place. "Only then can lean methodology be deployed successfully" |