Author: Surya Narayan

13 July 2025

Lean Without Borders: Lessons from Two Teams, Two Countries, One Spirit

In recent weeks, the True North Lean team had the opportunity to work with two distinctly different organizations—on paper. One was a Dutch-Thai joint venture in Bangkok, with a predominantly Burmese frontline. The other, an American multinational operating in Cambodia, where a U.S.-led leadership team

17 March 2025

Understanding Success Factors in Lean Implementation for SMEs

Implementing lean practices in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) presents both significant opportunities and considerable challenges. Lean, which originated in the automotive industry as a means to reduce waste, has evolved into a widely used methodology for improving productivity, reducing costs, and enhancing quality. While