Utilizing Lean Methodology In Remote Work Environment

Remote work is becoming the new norm, but implementing successful strategies for internal employees can be challenging. The lean methodology, a popular operations strategy for manufacturers, can be applied to the digital workplace. The article defines the 8 forms of lean waste and how they manifest in remote workplaces. It also provides solutions on how to eliminate waste through inter-departmental communication, better goal alignment, breaking projects into manageable chunks, providing time for employee ideas, reducing unnecessary movement, and real-time collaboration through a customized idea management platform.