Lean flow workshops scheduled

Another topic that I have worked into a number of presentations lately is the need for growers [when looking to reduce costs during the downturn] to implement a lean flow event at their operation. I am sure that you have seen the articles in the trade press citing various nurseries and greenhouse firms who have gone down that path, but I too can vouch for the fact that I have yet to talk to a single operation that has not benefited greatly from a lean flow analysis. In fact, most growers become lean flow disciples (of sorts) after seeing the results.

So a recent email blast by FlowVision caught my attention and I thought I share the learning opportunity with you. If you are interested in learning more about lean flow, check out these November workshop offerings by clicking here. No, I am not receiving a kick-back but I am a believer given all of the success stories I have heard. Here are some of the documented benefits:

Lead time reduction as high as 50%	Creation of working capital dollars	Floor-space reduction Greater than 50%
Productivity improvement From 20% to 50%	Less Stressful Peak Seasons	Shrink and dump reduction as high as 50%
Increased Growing Capacity as high as 25%	Defined and Predictable Processes	Highest ROI in Shortest time (4:1 to as high as 10:1)