Learn the real dedication to Lean that requires a focus on change, the identification of areas of improvement across the enterprise and a commitment to monitor continuously.

The real challenge to Lean, however, requires this first change, a shift in the culture. Consumer products manufacturers are early on in their Lean journey compared to companies across industry, with 56% less than a year to 3 years into it.

By leveraging external expertise and taking small steps in their Lean programs, these manufacturers are setting their sights on reducing cost, driving down inventory, and sustaining a culture of Lean throughout the enterprise. But success is being found by those Best in Class consumer products manufacturers that go the next step by tying their Lean objectives into business opportunities, and by measuring the impact of the Lean program.

These companies are placing more emphasis on monitoring the metrics that are tied with success, including inventory and on-time delivery, to truly maximize the competitive advantage to be responsive to the customer.

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Aberdeen Conclusion
While consumer products manufacturers are relatively recent adopters of Lean programs, they are already achieving value through a firm commitment to understanding how Lean will affect business processes. External consultants that can help in the transition and this sector seem to be receptive to using the accumulated knowledge of experts.

Consumer product manufacturers eager to begin the Lean journey should follow the lead of better-performing consumer products manufacturers by prioritizing the metrics that matter and following suit with frequent measurement to monitor the effectiveness of the program.

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