Is Lean a Good Fit?

摘要

My Columns have traditionally discussed the choices that EPIC has made in its Lean manufacturing strategy implementation. What hasn't been covered is the basic groundwork analysis every company should go through when considering whether Lean is a good fit.rnLean manufacturing always involves tradeoffs. Therefore, management teams beginning a Lean implementation truly need to understand what they want it to help them achieve. The focus should always be on the financial aspects of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement. And, most important, on evaluating the right financial metrics.