Manufacturers are always trying to improve efficiency and productivity, while at the same time reducing waste in any way they can. Usually, an in-depth look into their operations stops at the factory floor. However, there could be another area where waste is eating away at their bottom line, the office.
Administrative services are a large part of a manufacturing operation, but so few make an attempt to implement lean ideology into this side of the business. This could be costing manufacturers big time.
