Boeing boosts nonprofit agencies by sharing lean manufacturing tips

The Seattle zoo is one of a handful of nonprofits that Boeing has trained in lean process techniques, an efficiency program closely associated with manufacturing that eliminates costs by reducing wasted time and materials.  The process helped save the project 1.5 percent, or more than $90,000, and also eliminated the need for additional fundraising.

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