Manufacturers are always seeking ways to reduce costs and waste

Manufacturers are always seeking ways to reduce costs and waste. Lean manufacturing presents an approach that includes both management and employees in fulfilling these goals.

List one of the success factors from the article, "Driving Changes with Lean Manufacturing," that is required within leadership to transition to a lean organization. Why do you believe this success factor is important? How can lean principles be applied in non-manufacturing environments?

Next, discuss the benefits of lean principles when applied to financial performance and corporate accounting. What, if any, would be the criticisms of lean accounting?