Having a clear plan for growing revenue is almost always the first thing that Leaders focus on…but there are other things that are just as important as Revenue, and maybe even more important. Lean Manufacturing helps business leaders look at growth and make sure there is a clear plan for Capacity, Capability, and Margin growth which is key for the growth to be successful.
Listen NowAre you looking to Grow your Consulting Business, Manufacturing business, etc….good! But it is important to think about the Lean Manufacturing approach and make sure that the growth is done in a responsible and sustainable way.
There seems to be a divide in the Lean Consulting Community around the Toyota Way approach versus the Lean Manufacturing approach. Well, I think this is ridiculous. Too many Lean Consultants are getting wrapped up in terminology instead of looking at the actual Lean Thinking approach that is being used, despite the terminology.
Quick talk about the importance of Culture in any Lean Manufacturing implementation. Everyone seems to love the Lean Tools that are very popular, but often too many leaders forget to focus enough on the Lean Culture that needs to be developed and is ultimately the driver in any sustainable Lean Manufacturing implementation.
Great discussion about the difference between traditional Leadership and the Toyota style of leadership. Toyota is the creator of the Lean manufacturing movement and the Toyota way has been written about and studied for years. Jason is a Lean consultant that teaches Toyota’s way of Lean Leadership, and he shares some great stories in this podcast.
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EHIIP Consulting is a US based Lean Consulting Company bringing years of experience of the Toyota Production System. Providing Lean consulting services, Lean Training, and other Lean Strategic help to companies looking to improve their internal capabilities. EHIIP has a long history of Privately owned and Private Equity own clients.