Bord Bia, in partnership with Enterprise Ireland and Teagasc, has been and is implementing pilot lean management initiatives in the horticulture industry. Following the successful pilot lean projects carried out in early 2017 in the mushroom sector (which identified the benefits through cost savings/ increased productivity), further initiatives are currently taking place in the mushroom sector, and in amenity, tomato, strawberry and field vegetable enterprises. The pilot initiatives include a mix of lean start and lean plus programmes. It is hoped to be able to take the learnings from these initiatives and communicate the outcome within sectors on how lean practices can be implemented to improve business performance. ✽
