We choose the word Lean Conversion to emphasize the strategic nature of this effort. The power of Lean is only tapped if the conversion becomes a core aspect of the company s long term business strategy. Free Quality Outstanding Delivery Compelling Price Businesses get paid for adding value. Service companies provide services of value for customers.
Manufacturing companies add value to materials for customers.
The Value Stream of a business is the sequence of steps that a company performs in order to satisfy a customer s need. Lean Conversions start with the Value Stream. In most cases, Cells are created and Flow is established. Reconfiguring the Value Stream into cells is the first major milestone of a Lean Conversion.