A global leader in sophisticated equipment for scientific applications, our client was facing major challenges. Global growth and increasing competition from low cost countries meant that they had identified a need to both increase output and reduce cost in its key product line. Already recognised for its work in implementing lean manufacturing over 20 years, our client did not want the standard ‘Lean 101’ approach but were looking to be challenged with a fresh approach to take their business to cutting edge of lean manufacturing practice. The aim was order to drive out waste, reduce manufacturing footprint and cut lead times. Therefore they turned to TXM