--- title: Empowerment description: Does your organization empower employees in an effort to increase its bottom line? The experts at Acuity would love to discuss your current business processes. image: https://www.teamacuity.biz/hubfs/Images/Empower.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) # Empowerment By [Joseph Timmins](https://www.teamacuity.biz/blog/author/joseph-timmins) August 11, 2016 1 Minute Read When it comes to management and organizational concepts, many use the word “empowerment” without understanding what it truly means. *Empowerment* is based on the belief that employees have the *ability* to make decisions and want to take on more responsibility. Empowerment provides employees with greater authority and responsibility to manage customer needs and make influential decisions. ## *So, what are some of the characteristics that define an empowered workforce and culture?* - Management is committed to supporting an employee empowered culture - Employee empowerment is centered on the needs of the customer - Employees are provided the appropriate tools and equipment to do their job - Managers have trust and confidence in employees to make the right decision - Authority and decision-making responsibility comes with specific expectations and boundaries And…… ![Empower.jpg](https://www.teamacuity.biz/hs-fs/hubfs/Images/Empower.jpg?width=320&name=Empower.jpg) - Employees are given access to information and data that can be used in their decision-making process ## **Putting your bottom line in the hands of your employees...** With the right lean manufacturing approach, employee empowerment can lead to solid bottom-line growth. **Here’s how:** 1. **Enable Decision Making** Too many decisions become bottlenecked by leaders and managers, slowing down and frustrating employees. Empowering employees to make daily decisions will not only reduce operational delays but will allow supervisors and executives to focus on more critical items. A good ERP system will provide accurate data to support this objective. 2. **Do More with Less** The whole motivation behind lean manufacturing is the idea of accomplishing more using less. By standardizing workflows and increasing efficiency, managers can reassign employees, allocate more time for training, and/or increase production efforts. 3. **Improve Employee Morale** Higher employee engagment and empowerment ofter means happier, more productive team members - reducing uncertainty, increasing contribution efforts, and improving employee retention. 4. **Increase Manager/Employee Trust** Transparency at every level of your lean manufacturing organization can translate into greater trust between management and front-line workers. However, with a shared understanding of the importance of each role with regards to the success of your business, employees are less wary of management decisions and may feel more involved/aligned with company motives and direction.   Does your organization empower employees in an effort to increase its bottom line? Does your ERP system provide data for sound employee decision making? If not, the experts at Acuity would love to discuss your current business processes and work with you to create solutions to increase efficiencies and improve profits! [Contact us today](https://www.teamacuity.biz/contact) for more information. **Do More with Less**     #### Joseph Timmins Author ## Recommended For You [![REPORT CARD FOR YOUR ERP](https://www.teamacuity.biz/hubfs/Canva%20images/Canva%20Design%20DAF1wWobTDE.png)](https://www.teamacuity.biz/blog/erp-readiness-report-card-02-grade-your-companys-readiness-for-an-erp-implementation) 2 Min Read ### [ERP Readiness Report Card | 02 Grade Your Company's Readiness for an ERP Implementation](https://www.teamacuity.biz/blog/erp-readiness-report-card-02-grade-your-companys-readiness-for-an-erp-implementation) [Joseph Timmins October 27, 2023](https://www.teamacuity.biz/blog/author/joseph-timmins) [![](https://www.teamacuity.biz/hubfs/Canva%20images/Canva%20Design%20DAFxn8X453g.png)](https://www.teamacuity.biz/blog/erp-success-how-we-know-things-are-better-even-without-calculating-roi) [SAP Business One](https://www.teamacuity.biz/blog/topic/sap-business-one) 1 Min Read ### [ERP Success: How We Know Things are Better – Even Without Calculating ROI](https://www.teamacuity.biz/blog/erp-success-how-we-know-things-are-better-even-without-calculating-roi) [Joseph Timmins October 9, 2019](https://www.teamacuity.biz/blog/author/joseph-timmins) [![User enablement](https://www.teamacuity.biz/hubfs/Canva%20images/Canva%20Design%20DAF8Cuxx27U.png)](https://www.teamacuity.biz/blog/8-things-your-erp-system-should-do-include-user-enablement-and-support) 2 Min Read ### [6 Things Your ERP System Should Do: Include User Enablement and Support](https://www.teamacuity.biz/blog/8-things-your-erp-system-should-do-include-user-enablement-and-support) [Joseph Timmins July 27, 2025](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)