MANUFACTURING 4.0
AT GE APPLIANCES we are on a journey to become a Lean Enterprise in all aspects of our business . This demands that we “ go see ” to discover , learn and elevate how our teams work together . As Lean Enterprise Leader , I imagine an even more nimble and responsive organisation that applies lean thinking to everything we do to improve the ownership experience for our consumers .
What can a full lean enterprise look like ? The following are glimpses of the vision we are pursuing within our factories , offices and other facilities as we strive to succeed together and approach problems through the eyes of our customer .
PUTTING THE OWNER FIRST We are building microenterprises ( think miniature lean enterprises ) that put the owner first in prioritising what actions are implemented . We call this “ zero distance to the customer ” and task our team members to walk
Ideas that matter : Lean Enterprise goes company wide with Marcia Brey
18 February 2018