--- title: Applying Lean to Your Front Office description: Learn how the right ERP system can support lean processes and help your front office run more smoothly. image: https://www.teamacuity.biz/hubfs/ERP_puzzle_piece_photo.jpg --- Learn more about how to choose the right ERP with our ERP Evaluations Series. [Learn More.](https://www.teamacuity.biz/blog) [![logo-top](https://www.teamacuity.biz/hs-fs/hub/420229/file-1511926966.png?width=166&height=89&name=file-1511926966.png "logo-top")](https://www.teamacuity.biz) - [Home](https://www.teamacuity.biz/) - Software - [SAP Business One](https://www.teamacuity.biz/sap-business-one) - [SAP Business One and AWS](https://www.teamacuity.biz/sap-business-one-and-aws) - [Wisys Supply Chain Management](https://www.teamacuity.biz/wisys) - Services - [Success Methodology](https://www.teamacuity.biz/success-methodology) - [Consulting](https://www.teamacuity.biz/consulting) - [On-Going Support](https://www.teamacuity.biz/ongoing-support) - About - [About Acuity](https://www.teamacuity.biz/about-acuity) - [Careers](https://www.teamacuity.biz/careers) - [Resources](https://www.teamacuity.biz/resources-section) - [Resources](https://www.teamacuity.biz/resources-section) - [Blog](https://www.teamacuity.biz/blog) - [Contact](https://www.teamacuity.biz/contact-us) [![logo-top](https://www.teamacuity.biz/hs-fs/hub/420229/file-1511926966.png?width=166&height=89&name=file-1511926966.png "logo-top")](https://www.teamacuity.biz) [![logo-top](https://www.teamacuity.biz/hs-fs/hub/420229/file-1511926966.png?width=166&height=89&name=file-1511926966.png "logo-top")](https://www.teamacuity.biz) - [Home](https://www.teamacuity.biz/) - Software - [SAP Business One](https://www.teamacuity.biz/sap-business-one) - [SAP Business One and AWS](https://www.teamacuity.biz/sap-business-one-and-aws) - [Wisys Supply Chain Management](https://www.teamacuity.biz/wisys) - Services - [Success Methodology](https://www.teamacuity.biz/success-methodology) - [Consulting](https://www.teamacuity.biz/consulting) - [On-Going Support](https://www.teamacuity.biz/ongoing-support) - About - [About Acuity](https://www.teamacuity.biz/about-acuity) - [Careers](https://www.teamacuity.biz/careers) - [Resources](https://www.teamacuity.biz/resources-section) - [Resources](https://www.teamacuity.biz/resources-section) - [Blog](https://www.teamacuity.biz/blog) - [Contact](https://www.teamacuity.biz/contact-us) [![logo-top](https://www.teamacuity.biz/hs-fs/hub/420229/file-1511926966.png?width=166&height=89&name=file-1511926966.png "logo-top")](https://www.teamacuity.biz) [lean manufacturing](https://www.teamacuity.biz/blog/topic/lean-manufacturing) [lean](https://www.teamacuity.biz/blog/topic/lean) # Applying Lean to Your Front Office By [Joseph Timmins](https://www.teamacuity.biz/blog/author/joseph-timmins) December 30, 2016 1 Minute Read In our last post, we defined *lean* manufacturing. Now, let’s move on to how the right ERP system can support lean processes and help your front office run smoother. ## Why You Should Go Lean in Your Front Office ![ERP_puzzle_piece_photo.jpg](https://www.teamacuity.biz/hs-fs/hubfs/ERP_puzzle_piece_photo.jpg?width=275&height=182&name=ERP_puzzle_piece_photo.jpg)It may not be easy to spot inefficiencies in your front office, but consider a sales process. Incorrect proposals, decision delays, and unresponsive customer outreach are examples of “waste.” A mantra of lean is “elimination of waste.” Is your sales process really adding value, or is it disguising waste and heading down the path of lost business? This is where lean initiatives and good systems will make a difference. ##  Benefits of Implementing Lean in the Front Office - A single, centralized information environment – one source of “the truth” - Shorter processing times - Flexibility and responsiveness in processes - Increased employee empowerment - “Closed-Loop” core business process (in which people are visible, accountable, and measured from start to finish) [![Lean blogs CTA rectangle](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/420229/87f67436-fdf1-4988-b6a0-f44d7cb0abe6.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/420229/87f67436-fdf1-4988-b6a0-f44d7cb0abe6) ## Get Control of Your Processes The right ERP software will help you get control of your business processes by maximizing the necessary steps and eliminating the unnecessary steps. This includes prioritized activities and flagged bottlenecks, which leads to increased productivity, better use of resources, and increased profits. Stated differently, it’s “elimination of waste.” Would your front office benefit from lean business practices and ERP solutions? If so, the experts at Acuity would love to discuss your current processes and implement the solution best for your business! [Contact us](https://www.teamacuity.biz/contact) today for more information. #### Joseph Timmins Author ## Recommended For You [![](https://www.teamacuity.biz/hubfs/Images/quality__efficiency_up_cost_down.jpg)](https://www.teamacuity.biz/blog/levelized-production) [lean manufacturing](https://www.teamacuity.biz/blog/topic/lean-manufacturing) [lean](https://www.teamacuity.biz/blog/topic/lean) 1 Min Read ### [Levelized Production](https://www.teamacuity.biz/blog/levelized-production) [Joseph Timmins September 30, 2016](https://www.teamacuity.biz/blog/author/joseph-timmins) [![continuous_improvement.jpg](https://www.teamacuity.biz/hubfs/Images/continuous_improvement.jpg)](https://www.teamacuity.biz/blog/understanding-the-kaizen-approach) [lean manufacturing](https://www.teamacuity.biz/blog/topic/lean-manufacturing) 1 Min Read ### [Understanding the Kaizen Approach](https://www.teamacuity.biz/blog/understanding-the-kaizen-approach) [Joseph Timmins August 18, 2016](https://www.teamacuity.biz/blog/author/joseph-timmins) [![](https://www.teamacuity.biz/hubfs/Images/Colleagues%20standing%20in%20a%20data%20center%20in%20front%20of%20drawings%20of%20charts.jpeg)](https://www.teamacuity.biz/blog/decisions-based-on-data-not-alternative-facts) [lean manufacturing](https://www.teamacuity.biz/blog/topic/lean-manufacturing) 1 Min Read ### [Decisions Based on Data – Not Alternative Facts](https://www.teamacuity.biz/blog/decisions-based-on-data-not-alternative-facts) [Joseph Timmins March 7, 2017](https://www.teamacuity.biz/blog/author/joseph-timmins) ![logo-top](https://www.teamacuity.biz/hs-fs/hub/420229/file-1511926966.png) 125 Whipple Street Providence, Rhode Island 02908 [401.243.8480](tel:401-243-8480) 877.361.6534 [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com) [Follow us on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com) [Follow us on Twitter](https://www.twitter.com) [Follow us on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com) - [Home](https://www.teamacuity.biz/) - Software - [SAP Business One](https://www.teamacuity.biz/sap-business-one) - [SAP Business One and AWS](https://www.teamacuity.biz/sap-business-one-and-aws) - [Wisys Supply Chain Management](https://www.teamacuity.biz/wisys) - Services - [Success Methodology](https://www.teamacuity.biz/success-methodology) - [Consulting](https://www.teamacuity.biz/consulting) - [On-Going Support](https://www.teamacuity.biz/ongoing-support) - About - [About Acuity](https://www.teamacuity.biz/about-acuity) - [Careers](https://www.teamacuity.biz/careers) - [Resources](https://www.teamacuity.biz/resources-section) - [Resources](https://www.teamacuity.biz/resources-section) - [Blog](https://www.teamacuity.biz/blog) - [Contact](https://www.teamacuity.biz/contact-us)