Our shared mission
‍Wefirmly believe that Lean is more than just a management method. It is a way to create more value for customers and employees, with less waste of scarce resources. Together with our partner institutes worldwide, we strive to:
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‍Make organizations more powerful – by improving performance and maximizing customer value
‍Enable people to grow – by facilitating meaningful work and continuous development
‍Reduce the impact on the environment – by using raw materials and energy more efficiently
‍Increasing prosperity – by raising living standards and quality of life
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‍Learn globally, apply locally
‍The Lean Network was created in 2007 from the groundbreaking MIT study that introduced the concept of "Lean." Founded by Lean such as James Womack, Daniel Jones, and José Ferro, the network now unites institutes in Europe, North and South America, Asia, Africa, and Australia.

With approximately 300 Lean worldwide, the LGN supports organizations in virtually every sector. We share knowledge, develop new insights, and learn together through practical research and international collaboration.

Through our online community of more than 300,000 members and platforms such as Planet Lean , we make the latest developments in Lean accessible to everyone.

‍How we work
‍Ourapproach is based on three pillars:
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‍Co-Learning – We work together on solutions to complex challenges for customers around the world. Whether it's a new product launch, factory setup, or market expansion, our international expertise is at your disposal.
‍Educating – By pooling our knowledge, we develop training courses, workshops, simulations, and learning materials that can be applied immediately. We work closely with universities and knowledge institutions to connect theory and practice.
‍Sharing – We continuously share new insights through publications, case studies, events, and online platforms. Examples include the annual Lean and inspiring stories on Planet Lean.

‍Why this is important
‍Ina world that is changing ever faster, Lean helps you achieve more with less. Not by working harder, but by working smarter. By distinguishing between value and waste. By continuously learning and improving.

As part of the Lean Network, we bring you not only our Dutch expertise, but also best practices from more than 30 countries. Locally rooted, globally connected.

Would you like to know what Lean can do Lean your organization?
Please contact us !