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by Maura Buxton, Contributing Editor   | Abstract: | Companies embarking on lean initiatives would do well to focus on improving the visibility and control of their operations. |
Manufacturers pursuing lean are already well on their way to achieving competitive differentiation by satisfying customers and driving operational improvements. AberdeenGroup's new "Roadmap to Lean Success: Measurement and Control" study characterizes some of the lean efforts already under way: - 92% of best-in-class companies are pursuing lean for operational excellence
- 69% of best-in-class are looking to improve profitability
- 39% of companies have improved schedule attainment by over 40%
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