In today’s fast-paced and competitive environment, businesses must continuously adapt to stay ahead. Many organisations have adopted Lean principles to eliminate waste and improve operational efficiency. Over time, these practices have evolved further through digital transformation — leading to the concept of Lean Digitalisation.
Lean Digitalisation integrates Lean thinking with digital tools to streamline processes and reduce inefficiencies. Instead of digitising flawed workflows, the approach emphasises improving processes first, then enhancing them with technology. As a result, organisations avoid amplifying inefficiencies and gain greater value from their digital investments.
For instance, by implementing Lean Digitalisation, companies can:
Collect real-time data directly from the field
Reduce delays through immediate updates
Equip teams with intuitive, easy-to-use digital tools
Make timely, data-informed decisions across operations
When digital tools are introduced without first refining workflows, they often increase costs and introduce complexity. Therefore, a Lean-first approach ensures the technology truly supports operational goals.
At Lean Touch Solutions, we help organisations drive meaningful transformation through Lean. Before recommending any digital tools, we assist clients in mapping and improving their core processes. Once those processes are optimised, we guide the digital implementation — ensuring maximum benefit and minimal disruption.
SIRO civil crews previously relied on handwritten documentation for Confirmation of Verbal Instructions (CVIs). Their paper-based system caused several problems:
Handwritten CVIs prone to error
Manual Excel data entry duplications
Photo documentation emailed separately
Supervisors managing physical and digital folders for each CVI
Clearly, the process was inefficient and time-consuming.
To address these challenges, a mobile app was designed and rolled out. The new process brought immediate benefits:
Crews entered CVI data directly on-site
Job photos, measurements, and descriptions were captured using a single device
Once complete, data automatically uploaded to a central database
Revenue from CVI variations was reported instantly via dashboards
As a result, the client achieved both time savings and enhanced data accuracy.
Lean Digitalisation brings together the best of Lean thinking and modern technology. Key benefits include:
Real-Time Information – Enables faster and smarter decisions
Waste Elimination – Removes unnecessary admin and manual duplication
Improved Efficiency –Streamlined processes reduce delays
Enhanced Accuracy – Digital entry minimises human error
Faster Revenue Recognition – Project variations are tracked in real time
Empowered Teams – Field crews complete tasks independently with ease
Ready to go beyond traditional digitisation? Let Lean Touch Solutions show you how to build efficient, responsive, and waste-free operations using Lean Digitalisation — the right way.