Buck Knives: The China Controversy - Did They Really SELL OUT Their Legacy?

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How Buck Knives used lean manufacturing to survive a crisis. Learn the five-year plan that saved this iconic knife brand.

In 2001, Buck Knives faced an existential threat. Rising costs and stiff competition from overseas forced the leadership team to confront a failing business model. This breakdown examines the specific steps CEO C.J. Buck took to stabilize the company and secure its future.

Read the entire LEAN article here: https://www.lean.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/118.pdf