Lean thinking: embedding the change (joint Consulting and Insight briefing 6)

Tax receipts of all kinds have fallen dramatically, benefits claims are climbing, and the elected members want to keep the council tax down. The outlook for local government budgets looks very grim, but demand for services just keeps on growing. Lean thinking provides an excellent answer: it is a comprehensive approach that will deliver savings for years to come. However, it is not a trivial undertaking.