Lean manufacturing principles were the catalyst to the post-war economic boom, but how can they be adapted to today’s challenging and increasingly complex metals industry? Lean principles are the gateway to reduced waste, higher delivery levels and a more balanced inventory. In this white paper, we explore:
- The history and core principles of lean manufacturing
- Potential benefits of lean manufacturing for the metals industry
- How DELMIA Quintiq’s optimized planning solution can act as a catalyst to enabling lean principles