Interesting how industry is falling away from Lean and JIT/JE, as it all to oftens ends up as JTFL.
Where I work we tried the LEAN and KANBAN, unfortunately our suppliers don't and when we run out and they can't supply us............
Overstretched?? I would bet my pension on it. When it keeps going and getting worse until we hit critical mass and all thats left is the many many bosses.........