Enterprise of all types, from Tier I auto suppliers, to food and beverage manufacturers, and even to healthcare service firms, are focusing on Lean to reduce overall operating costs. Based on the survey responses of over 300 and service industry professionals, Aberdeen has identified specific strategies for manufacturers to deploy at every stage along the Lean Journey. These strategies characterize best practices in extending the Lean Enterprise, managing Lean expertise and education within an organization, managing performance across operations, and effectively leveraging technology. The deployment of these best practices can be attributed to demonstrable performance benefit and should be leveraged when implementing and extending Lean within your organization.