The core idea is to maximize customer value while minimizing waste. Simply, lean means creating more value for customers with fewer resources. Lean manufacturing or Lean production is a variation on the theme of efficiency based on optimizing flow; It is a present-day instance of the recurring theme in human history toward increasing efficiency, decreasing waste, and using empirical methods to decide what matters, rather than uncritically accepting pre-existing ideas. A popular misconception is that lean is suited only for manufacturing. Not true.

Lean applies in every business and every process. It is not a tactic or a cost reduction program, but a way of thinking and acting for an entire organization. It is very important for every organization be it in manufacturing or services to inculcate Lean methodology in their day to day operations. This can be done by way structured Lean management training. Be it mainstream manufacturing or periphery activities such as material handling practices and techniques, Lean methodology is extremely effective.

Everyone in the organization will require significant training. Especially it is extremely effective for supervisor upward grade. Organisations will need to develop an overall strategy and Lean management training plan and recognize that this is a major commitment from the management down to the lowest cadre. A step by step approach would approximate this plan, depending on your specific needs.