The report highlights the importance of continuous improvement in achieving high performance levels for lean companies. The study conducted by Arthur D. Little classified the lean lifecycle into three phases, with the Lean Exploitation phase showing the highest performance growth rates of up to 8 percent. Digital technologies have the potential to further improve performance across all phases. Companies that successfully integrate lean principles and digital enablers can unlock digital potential and achieve new value propositions for customers. The report concludes that the Lean Excellence performance is undergoing a radical shift, with traditional barriers being overcome.
