'Lean' Universities

The University is well-placed to deliver such a lecture, as we received a National Award in 2018 for the Best Regional Design Idea for Education. The Rector, Professor Oleg Polukhin, explained the philosophy of Lean Production when it comes to education,
“The impetus for the 'Thrifty University' project using the philosophy of Lean Manufacturing, came from our desire to develop a systematic approach to creating value for our consumers. For us, customers are primarily students, but they also include employees and external partners. The main effect is to reduce all types of waste, while never compromising the safety of students and university workers. These values guide the way we determine the policies, goals and principles of the Lean Production system in our management system.”