Using Data analytics to explore opportunities of Lean assessments

The suitability of statistical analysis of Lean maturity assessments to generate business value is reviewed. A case study is conducted on a large supply chain company. The relationship between the Lean maturity assessment scores and business performance is explored using Fisher's exact test. The effect size was also reviewed using Cramer's V. The insights of the analysis were shown to the company. They used the results to fund further investment in Lean in the business. The results demonstrated that Lean assessment data can be used for analytics to generate business value. The research provides a new perspective on the Lean qualitative measures and opportunities from statistical analysis.