Is Lean Manufacturing not a Manufacturing Strategy?
Well, the original development at Toyota was certainly strategy. As practiced by many firms today it is more of a prescription: strategy without the strategic thinking. Our series of articles on Lean Strategy explains how to forge the collection of lean techniques into an effective strategy, customized for your markets, products and processes. I hope these articles stimulate your thinking. They can lead to a more effective Lean implementation, improve profitability and help your organization succeed. All the best for the coming holiday season from the Strategos team. Quarterman Lee qlee@strategosinc.com You may forward Lean Briefing to colleagues or use it in your publication. Please do so in its entirety. 2004 Strategos, Inc.
