Bay of Plenty kiwifruit post harvest service provider, EastPack recently reported that they are set to report increased revenues, earnings and profitability for the 2009-2010 financial year.  

EastPack have stated that "The introduction of LEAN Manufacturing Excellence in 2009 greatly improved efficiences and reduced waste with a 9 per cent reduction in total labour costs which was achieved through system and process improvements and not by reducing headcounts".

INTENT Group are proud of their association with EastPack and the results achieved.  Mr Hawken, CEO EastPack said that EastPack was determined to continually build a reputation as a leader in innovation and quality by operating a world class orchard to market supply chain based on manufacturing excellence and LEAN manufacturing principles.

To read more of EastPack's media release please follow the link http://eastpack.co.nz/news_2.html

To read more about INTENT's journey with EastPack to date please view the case study found at http://www.intentgroup.co.nz/our-clients/55-implementing-lean-at-eastpack