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Creating Lean Suppliers | How Honda Diffused Lean Production Across Its Supply Chain

Learn how Honda built “lean suppliers” by transferring its lean production system across the supply chain. Based on a California Management Review study, this video explores Honda’s BP (Best Practice, Best Process, Best Performance) programme and how it helped suppliers like Capitol Plastics, Tower Automotive, and Progressive Industries adopt lean practices. 🔎 What you’ll learn in this video: What does Creating Lean Suppliers mean? How Honda trained and developed suppliers in the US automotive industry The role of the BP programme in improving efficiency, quality, and workflow Case studies on supplier transformation (successes & challenges) Lessons for customers & suppliers on trust, capability-building, and competitiveness This case study is a must-watch for supply chain managers, lean practitioners, and business students. 📘 Source: California Management Review (https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/...) 👉 Subscribe for more insights on Lean Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, and Business Strategy. #LeanManufacturing #SupplyChain #Honda #LeanSuppliers #BusinessCaseStudy Q: What is “Creating Lean Suppliers”? A: It’s the process of transferring lean production methods from a manufacturer to its suppliers, improving efficiency, quality, and competitiveness across the supply chain. Q: How did Honda create lean suppliers? A: Honda used its BP programme (Best Practice, Best Process, Best Performance), where Honda staff worked directly in supplier plants to implement lean production techniques. Q: Which suppliers adopted Honda’s lean practices? A: Case studies include Capitol Plastics, Tower Automotive, and Progressive Industries in the US automotive industry. Q: What lessons can suppliers learn from Honda’s lean diffusion? A: Build trust, create structured learning processes, and focus on long-term self-sufficiency rather than short-term fixes.