Toyota, Caterpillar and John Deere are known for utilizing lean tools and systems to minimize waste and maximize productivity, but could smaller non-manufacturing companies also benefit from Lean Principles? This session will define the basics of lean, share ideas on how to implement the tools, and explain why your people are the foundation of lean principles. Implementing lean in your day-to-day business will challenge your employees to think outside of the box, build relationships on all levels, and communicate change – which will ultimately create a culture of continuous improvement.