Report: Getting More from Lean

Executives interviewed for the report “Getting More from Lean” by The Boston Consulting Group said lean transformations are difficult to implement for a variety of reasons, including cultural resistance, lack of skills, poor knowledge of processes, and leadership problems. BCG identified seven important keys to implementing a successful lean conversion:

• Sselect strategic, customer-centered projects
• Think big, but start small
• Involve everyone from top managers to line workers
• Tailor your approach to your culture
• Assign dedicated, experienced people
• Use metrics to drive progress
• Communicate, communicate, communicate

The report can be found here. (Published by The Boston Consulting Group, October 2008.)

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