Learning About Lean Manufacturing Techniques

So I’ve been growing more and more interested in
Lean Manufacturing Techniques lately. Our company is in dire need of improvements in efficiency, and I think that these methods could help us.
I’ve been reading up all over the web on Lean Manufacturing In the Medical Device Industry. The adjustment process would be painful, but I think we can manage it.
I’m hoping that increases in efficiency will help keep us viable through the difficult economic times to come.
Let me know what you think about all this.