The success of a Lean transformation relies on the long-term implementation of Lean principles that extend beyond the first twelve months of the journey. However, year one lays the foundation and requires companies to cultivate a culture of efficiency, heightened safety, improved quality, streamlined delivery processes, and more. In the initial year of a Lean […]
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Comparing Traditional Cost Accounting with Lean Value Stream Accounting
Cost accounting plays an important role in business decision making and financial management. It allows management to see the costs of manufacturing products or services. However, traditional cost accounting doesn’t always give the accurate and relevant cost information that management relies on. Lean Value Stream Accounting, on the other hand, offers a more effective way […]
Top 5 Reasons for Lean Transformation Failures and 5 Effective Solutions
In pursuit of operational excellence, many organizations embark on their Lean transformation journey with the hope of achieving efficiency, reducing waste, and enhancing overall performance. Lean transformation has the immense potential to elevate an organization’s operations and effectiveness from the ground up, acting as the catalyst for vast evolution when implemented correctly. We’re talking about […]
IT and Lean Principles: Streamlining Processes for Efficiency
In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, businesses are constantly seeking ways to optimize their IT operations. And for good reason – IT has evolved from being a support function to business operations, to an absolutely integral aspect to running a business. In the quest for operational excellence and continuous improvement, Lean principles have become a cornerstone […]
Lean Transformation: Choosing Between Functional Management vs Value Stream Management
Organizations across industries are constantly seeking ways to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and enhance their competitive edge. When it comes to addressing these challenges and optimizing business efficiencies, there are two management approaches that stick out: functional management and value stream management. In this month’s article, we will explore the stand-out differences between these management […]
Lean Manufacturing: 5 Tips for Success in Lean Assembly Cell Design
Stepping onto a manufacturing floor that is operating at peak performance is not unlike attending an opera. Each assembly cell creates its own unique tune, providing a critical note to the symphony of motion ringing out. The hum of productivity builds as craftsmanship merges with efficiency in the grand theater of manufacturing finesse. Does this […]