Packaging has always been an industry focused on optimisation, but applying lean management methodology takes it to the next level.
Packaging has always been an industry focused on optimisation, but applying lean management methodology takes it to the next level.
Established by Toyota in the 1940s, lean manufacturing pin-points and removes processes that don’t add value. It is a best practice that targets the elimination of waste, delivery of quality, and continuous improvement. From a packaging point of view, these principles promote successful production and support sustainability, which can give you an important competitive advantage.
Lean packaging plays a strategic role in optimising value, by integrating activities to create holistic, efficient operations that eradicate waste related to:
Lean thinking removes waste from start to finish, from the sourcing of supplies, to manufacturing and delivery to the customer. It sets a path for better, innovative packaging, while providing real benefits for businesses.
It is time for you to ask: how lean is your line?