Industry Challenges

Manufacturers, indeed any organization providing goods or services through processes, are under unprecedented pressure.

The current global downturn has affected even Toyota, the pre-eminent company of global manufacturing. After massive plant expansions, Toyota finds itself in the demand trough where supply significantly exceeds demand.

The ‘flat’ world of Thomas Friedman has had an impact over the past 15 years on manufacturers, as product commoditization results in goods and services being sourced in low-cost countries.

Although these and similar factors are perceived to be good ‘reasons ‘ to start a lean journey, they are in fact in second place to a better thought … to look at Lean or process improvement from your customer’s perspective. Focus on the true ‘value-added’ of your processes, and work to eliminate the waste. Employ your resources, particularly your employees, more effectively, and in the process save your company.

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