Lean take two Reflections from the second attempt at Lean Implementation Case Solution And Analysis, HBR Case Study Solution & Analysis of Harvard Case Studies

It's not easy to be skinny. And for many companies get lean right the first time is not always possible. Lean is a management philosophy focused on the identification and elimination of waste throughout the value stream of the product is distributed not only within the organization but also to the power supply circuit of the company. Lean promises significant benefits in terms of reducing waste and improving organizational and communication and supply chain integration. Realization of meat, however, and achieve a level of organizational commitment, employee autonomy and transparency of the information needed to ensure its success is not easy. This article details the two lean projects within a company: a global manufacturer of food industry machinery and equipment. The first project was a failure, and the second is regarded as a success. The study of these projects in detail, the basic criteria and conditions that led to the failure of any lean or lean success defined. Based on these conditions, we highlight a number of lessons that can help other organizations to ensure the success of their lean implementation and improvement efforts. "Hide
by Maike Scherrer-Rathje, Todd A. Boyle, Patricia Deflorin Source: Business Horizons 10 pages. Publication Date: January 15, 2008. Prod. #: BH312-PDF-ENG