The Efficiency Trap: Why “Lean Marketing” Falls Short of True Brand Growth
The Core Conflict: Waste Elimination vs. Market Penetration The “Lean Way” of customer centricity—derived from the manufacturing principles of maximizing value and eliminating waste (Muda) across the value stream—has been widely adopted in marketing. At first glance, Lean Marketing seems perfect: it focuses on efficiency, agility, and reducing friction (a key component of Physical Availability). Read More …
