**4. Application of lean at a small food processing organisation**

This section highlights the implementation of Lean at a small food processing organisation in Southern part of India. The organisation was established in the year 2002 and gained a significant market share. The founder of the organisation is a first generation entrepreneur with high levels of enthusiasm and energy along with dedicated team of around 50 members including 10 members representing planning and execution [4].

### **4.1 The context**

The organisation is a leading manufacturer and exporter of high-quality aquarium and pet food.

#### *Lean Manufacturing*

The organization was unable to increase the sales turnover and also struggling to maintain healthy profit margin despite that the organization catered to both Indian and export market. The founder of the organisation sought the help of one of the authors of this chapter for improving the market share and revenue. A five-member team consisting of internal members and external Lean transformation expert identified the following challenges.

