LEAN implementation and continuous improvement have been around for years, but many business owners and managers implementing these ideas in their business are still challenged with grasping what's really needed to get the productivity leaps they seek.

The core idea of lean practices is actually quite simple... relentlessly work on eliminating waste from the manufacturing process. So, what is waste? It can take many forms, but the basic idea is to eliminate anything and everything that does not add value from the perspective of the customer. Whether your operating a restaurant, manufacturing or wholesale business, ALL businesses can benefit and learn best practices that can drive waste out of your business process to improve efficiency, effectiveness and overall profitability!