When Lean manufacturing concepts first gained attention in western manufacturing, ERP solutions were entirely different than they are today. In those early days of Lean adoption, some purists considered ERP solutions as secondary tactics for reducing waste.
Today, almost 30 years later, modern ERP solutions for manufacturing have dramatically evolved, and manufacturers are once again looking for ways to redefine their processes. That makes this the ideal time to dust off and brush up on your Lean programs.
