Lean Printing: Cultural Imperatives for Success

There s a reason so many printers are discovering and employing Lean practices in their day-to-day operations. Quite simply put they work. Unfortunately, many attempts to establish Lean operations fail, not because of a lack of funds, tools, or time, but because the company culture simply will not support the inevitable shift in focus. Lean Printing: Cultural Imperatives for Success features advice on what it takes to achieve complete buy-in from the top of a company to the bottom, including: The importance of leadership Team building Understanding empowerment vs. control Establishing a mission statement Properly managing the shift toward Lean Handling issues arising from your company s existing infrastructure The book also includes six case studies of actual companies who have faced the challenge of establishing truly Lean printing operations.