MANUFACTURING LEAN


can help deliver lean


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ising prices of key ingredients and increasing production costs continue to present challenges for confectionery manufacturers.


One solution to these ongoing


cost increases is the implementation of lean manufacturing techniques, which puts a focus on eliminating waste and enhancing              incurring unnecessary costs. Key principles relating to lean manufacturing include:


Value stream mapping: Identifying and             


Kennedy’s Confection May 2025


Eliminating waste: Identifying and eliminating all forms of waste, including      Continuous improvement: Embracing a             Just-in-time (JIT) manufacturing: Producing goods only when they are needed, reducing  Respect for people: This includes empowering employees and recognising      process.


Lean manufacturing is one area where  packing, manufacturing, and logistics can     results. Using lean manufacturing principles


Emma Verkaik  can help confectionery manufacturers mitigate challenges in confectionery 


BCMPA members enable brands to focus on their business, and escape many of the        production,


ingredients sourcing, bulk


      BCMPA member Marsden Packaging,


     software systems that track production       breakdowns, allowing the company to          to make more informed decisions about production and packaging,


helping to      KennedysConfection.com


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