Striving for operational excellence by using the concepts of lean manufacturing and other management and quality systems is central to reducing costs, lowering waste, increasing profits, and having an engaged workforce. Companies focused on operational excellence consider it a critical aspect of their competitive differentiation, providing customers with faster and less defect-plagued processes.

Free and discounted resources to help improve operational performance:

•  Center for LEAN Practices
•  The highly-regarded Continuous Improvement Conference
•  On-line classes on lean manufacturing for printers
•  Publications
•  Benchmarking tools
•  Improvement Professional in Print Certification