Increasing competition and globalization are forcing plastics manufacturers to undertake innovative cost-cutting strategies. The trick is leveraging what they already do best: lean practices.

Merely adopting lean tools is no longer a differentiator for best-in-class performance. In fact, adoption of lean tools has become a necessity for manufacturers to stay competitive. What really differentiates best-in-class performance is automating lean tools through the use of lean software and applications.

In its report, "Plastic Manufacturers Need to Automate Lean Tools," Aberdeen Group evaluates the lean practices adopted by plastic manufacturers to understand the current state of manufacturing processes and why the automation of lean tools is quickly becoming a competitive advantage. The report:

• Examines how plastics manufacturers are applying lean principles to reduce manufacturing costs
• Provides an industry benchmark of efficiencies gained through the adoption of lean practices and areas for improvement
• Offers insight into how enlisting the support of executive management improves the discipline and commitment necessary to operate optimally and utilize lean automation technology
• Recommends innovative steps for scaling lean programs in the long term and speeding the journey to becoming best in class

To help you leverage your lean program, SAP is pleased to offer you a free copy of this report. Register now for your copy, and learn how you can better serve your customers by automating your lean investments.

Plastic Manufacturers Need to Automate Lean Tools (PDF, 231 KB)