The concept of lean manufacturing has been around for decades, but its adaption and implementation vary significantly across different organizations. Despite the significent benefits of lean, many firms still struggle to realize maximum results from their lean initiatives.
This is where a lean maturity assessment comes into use. A lean maturity assessment is a document that evaluates an organization's existing level of lean execution and identifies areas for improvement growth. By using a lean maturity assessment, total quality management excellence firms can gain a better understanding of their assets and create an action plan to move forward.
So, where does the organization stand in terms of lean maturity? A lean maturity assessment typically evaluates an organization's current level of lean execution across three key dimensions: trust, processes and procedures, and technology.
