[White Paper] It’s an undertaking many manufacturers are pursuing yet too few have attained: utilizing Lean to improve profitability, competitiveness,and operational excellence. One reason for the lack of success is due to several inaccuracies that exist around implementing Lean.Written for manufacturing executives and plant managers, this paper examines ten of the top myths,misunderstandings, and mistakes surrounding Lean, particularly in high-mix, complex manufacturing environments.