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Save the Date: Thursday, 1 July 2027
Athens
Lean in Action: Turning Continuous Improvement into Competitive Advantage
As manufacturers navigate increasing operational complexity, labor shortages, rising costs, and the acceleration of digital transformation, this year’s Lean Manufacturing Conference brought together industry leaders, production executives, continuous improvement experts, and technology providers to explore how Lean principles are delivering measurable business results across modern manufacturing.
Under the theme “Lean in Action: Driving Real Results”, the conference showcased how Lean is evolving beyond a methodology into a strategic mindset that drives operational excellence, agility, and long-term competitiveness.
Through real-world case studies, practical implementation stories, and interactive discussions, the agenda focused on continuous improvement, operational excellence, waste elimination, Lean leadership, digital technologies, smart manufacturing, employee engagement, and the integration of Lean with Industry 4.0 initiatives.
With the participation of leading manufacturing companies and renowned industry experts, the conference once again served as the premier meeting point for Greece’s Lean community, inspiring organizations to transform knowledge into action and continuous improvement into sustainable business performance.
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The Conference
This year, we move beyond theory and focus on execution. Under the theme “Lean in Action: Driving Real Results,” the Conference highlights how companies are embedding Lean into daily operations, scaling continuous improvement initiatives, and leveraging technology to generate measurable outcomes.
Discover how advanced analytics and AI-powered tools strengthen Lean decision-making, how organizations are building resilient production systems, and how Lean thinking supports ESG goals and operational sustainability.
Join us for a dynamic day of practical case studies, transformation journeys, and actionable insights designed to help you turn Lean strategy into tangible business results.
- Past Attending Companies
Elbisco, Europa Profil Aluminium, Titan Cement, Alumil, Sunlight Group, Kleemann, Isomat, Flexopack, Fibran, Kri Kri, Barba Stathis, Chipita, Papastratos, Coca-Cola HBC, ION S.A., FrieslandCampina Hellas, Sarantis Group, Epirus S.A., Kenvue, Plastika Kritis, Lavipharm, Veridos Matsoukis, Sterilization S.A., Cenergy Holdings, Vianex, Delta Foods, Dunapack Packaging, Nestlé, Thrace Group, Olympic Brewery, ElvalHalcor, DEMO Pharmaceuticals, Boehringer Ingelheim, Doppler Lifts, Mega Disposables, Evga, BIC, Resilux.
Key topics
- Lean at Scale: Learn how organizations move from pilot projects to enterprise-wide Lean transformation.
- Lean & Digital Intelligence: Explore how data analytics, AI, and smart factory technologies enhance visibility, speed, and performance.
- Resilient & Agile Operations: Understand how Lean strengthens adaptability in uncertain supply chain environments.
- People-Centric Lean: Discover how employee engagement, upskilling, and leadership alignment drive sustainable change.
- Lean & ESG Impact: See how Lean initiatives reduce environmental footprint while improving cost efficiency and value creation.
Why you should attend
- Master Lean Manufacturing – Learn how to minimize waste, optimize resources, and enhance customer value.
- Learn from Experts – Gain insights, strategies, and best practices from industry leaders.
- Real-World Case Studies – See Lean principles in action with tangible success stories.
- Foster Continuous Improvement – Discover how to build a culture of problem-solving and efficiency.
- Expand Your Network – Connect with industry peers and forge valuable professional relationships.
Who else will be there
- CEOs
- Plant Managers
- Production Managers
- Technical Managers
- Operations Managers
- Maintenance Managers
- Supply Chain Managers
- Business Transformation Managers
- Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement Managers
- Lean & Six Sigma Managers
Grand Sponsor
Morphis Excellence Partners turns strategic intent into operational reality. We support organisations in improving performance, strengthening execution, and creating the conditions for sustainable change. Working closely with senior leaders and business teams, we translate business priorities into practical action. Our engagements are senior-led: clients work directly with experienced practitioners who understand how transformation is designed and how it is delivered in practice. Through operational excellence consulting, maturity assessments, and practical training, we build the clarity, capability, and management routines that make improvement last. Our goal is simple: processes that are safer, better, easier, and faster.
Sponsors
EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society, and the planet. Leveraging data, AI, and advanced technology, EY teams are All in to help clients shape the future with confidence. With a presence of nearly 100 years in Greece and offices currently in Athens, Thessaloniki, and Patras, EY offers a wide range of services to meet client needs.
To learn more, please visit ey.com/en_gr
PRIMARY – founded in 2008 – develops and supports software solutions that accommodate the complexity in today’s business environment through advanced optimization algorithms, focusing on optimization of critical business processes, especially in the fields of Production Planning & Scheduling through PROMETHEUS and Workforce Planning & Scheduling through OPTISHIFT.
