Fuel for the journey

Posted on 11 Jan 2008 by The Manufacturer

Lean initiatives often start well, and then falter as enthusiasm and dedication wane. Debbie Giggle discovers what it takes to sustain lean for the long haul

The implementation of lean is often referred to as a journey and, like many journeys, it can be long, arduous and occasionally boring. Anyone who has been trapped in a car with the family in bank holiday traffic knows that a journey can sap the enthusiasm, however exciting the destination. Some lean initiatives, however, are…

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