P&G Goes Lean?

Mark Graban posted an interesting article on his blog the other day regarding Proctor & Gamble and what I'll characterize as Lean thinking. To drive sales in developing countries, where low-income people carry their daily wage with them, P&G is adjusting its product mix and pricing to meet the needs of the consumer. While it does pertain directly to Lean manufacturing, it's a great illustration of how business realities force cost reduction and ultimately drive waste elimination throughout the supply chain.