This new approach wiped away that whole hierarchy and leveled everyone. Eventually, everyone accepted the new process thanks to management support. Now, Lantech has packed their mainframe computer away. The technology has become as simple as whiteboards, tape, cards and storage bins. Everyone interacts and everyone can talk intelligently to each other about the manufacturing process.
Employees are happier and morale is up.
Even more intriguing, profits are up as is market share. At one time, it looked as if Lantech was done for in their market. Thanks to the new layout, the factory is back on it's feet and is a major contender within the market. Employee loyalty is at all-time high and production is up. Lantech has done all of this with less money, less time and less space.