Where did this idea of digitalization come from? Lean manufacturing is a methodology centered around a mapping of the value stream and integration of the entire eco system to provide the best flow of value across the supply chain. It starts with suppliers and ends with customers, and it is a philosophy based on continuous improvement or “kaizen”. The goal is to eliminate waste in the value delivery system.

For many, lean transformations may have reached their peak. And digital technologies have, over time, gained recognition for their potential to transform company performance. Now, organizations know that combining lean and digitalization can simplify processes, creating efficiency and visibility so that the most effective levers can be pulled as needed.

Understanding your readiness for digitalization is step one. To do so, ask yourself these questions: