Lean as a cultural transformation
2012-01-27
Menlo's Carl Fowler argues that the best way to go lean is to empower the employee.
Carl Fowler is Senior Director, AIG Business Development at Menlo Worldwide Logistics. During his eight-year tenure with Menlo, he has worked in transportation, warehouse operations, account management and business development, and has earned a senior leadership role responsible for the company’s 4PL product offering. With an extensive background in manufacturing and warehousing distribution, Fowler has been immersed in the logistics and supply chain industry for more than 17 years. During that time, he has had the unique opportunity to work at all levels of the automotive logistics industry, from large tier-one suppliers to one of the early lead logistics providers at General Motors.
Mr Fowler has written an interesting little piece on how to reach a lean production environment - not the easy way, but maybe a more rewarding one.
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