October 2018
Intermediate to advanced
180 pages
4h 13m
English
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Lean has made noticeable improvements in agriculture and the food industry in recent years. The Lean thinking of reducing waste, creating structure and involving employees in continuous improvements fits perfectly with the many different jobs on a farm.
9.1.1 The Production Strategy is Lean
Davidsen Landbrug A/S produces milk, and they have concentrated their production so that they focus on their core business – milk. They do not produce their young animals themselves, and they have outsourced their feed production. Kent Davidsen, who is one of the owners, says that it provides a structured day of work where it is possible to plan tasks and stay focused. They keep a very sharp eye on production ...