Lean Thinking

Lean thinking process flow

Basic Principles

  • Specify what creates value from a customer perspective
  • Identify the steps in the process chain
  • Make the processes flow
  • Produce only what the customer needs, when he needs it
  • Systematically remove waste from the process

Typical Benefits

  • Cost reduction
  • Improved utilisation of capacity and space
  • Reduced change-over times
  • Shorter lead times
  • Better trained and motivated team