UK manufacturing industry is going through a tough time. Global competition is fierce and trying to compete with low labour costs in developing countries is a challenge. There are two answers, one is to move our manufacturing base to those cheap labour areas, the other is to focus on improving our competitiveness through the implementation of Lean Principles.

Manufacturing Companies implementing Lean Principles report:

• Inventories reduced by half to three quarters
• Unit costs halved
• Throughput times reduced by up to 90%
• Scrap and rework reduced dramatically

The principles of Lean Manufacturing are easily learnt but implementation is harder, especially when companies have been working traditionally for many years.

I have extensive Lean experience in the training and practical application of Lean Manufacturing principles both in the UK, USA and France. I provide sustained engagement beyond the initial training stages to support you through to successful implementation and achievement of your particular business goals.

Ralph J Bingham