Lean Practices Are Not Just for Manufacturers

摘要

Anyone who has experiences applying lean practices realizes that the focus of lean is on the elimination of waste, which can reside in any process in any company or industry. When people think of "lean practices," they typically relate them to the manufacturing industry. Perhaps this is because manufacturers have found so much success applying these practices in their operations. Also, the words "lean" and "manufacturing" have been linked together for so long that it is understandable why some people think there is some kind of exclusive relationship in play. Yet, eliminating waste isn't specific to the manufacturing industry. Lean practices can be applied anywhere.