Welcome to Center for Lean

About Us

We are a one-stop solution provider for business transformation, specializing in end-to-end lean and Toyota Production System (TPS) implementation. Since 2019, we have supported organizations across industries through structured transformation frameworks, global partnerships with entities like Toyota Engineering Corporation Japan, and immersive Japan study missions. Our in-house software team enables AI-powered digital lean systems that streamline Kaizen, Gemba walks, and project management. With over 1,000 professionals trained, we deliver integrated solutions that drive sustainable, system-driven operational excellence.​

Our Vision

Systematically drive business evolution by redefining operational excellence through Smart Business Solutions

Our Corporate Partners

Toyota Production System Partner

TOYOTA ENGINEERING CORP JAPAN

Toyota Engineering Corporation (TEC) Japan, is the official body to impart knowledge on Toyota Production System (TPS). CLE is the partner-corporate member for TEC for Sri Lanka and the region. CLE has embarked on spreading true TPS knowledge for individuals and corporates along with globally recognized TPS certification.

Our Core Team

Katsuo Sakurai

Board Advisor

Lapitha Gunasinghe

Director

Asanka Henegedara

Director

Amilthan Suntharalingam

Director

Yuko Yabe

Board Advisor

Dulan Perera

Snr Engagement Partner

Our Clients

International Organizations

Porcelain

Elastic, Yarn & Bonding

Automobile

Airlines

Food & Beverage

Software & BPR Industry

Apparel Manufacturing

Elastic, Yarn & Bonding

Paint

Gliders

Tobacco

Transformers

Supply Chain

Agriculture

Our Versatility

Center for Lean has engaged in airline, food & beverage, agriculture, porcelain, textile, and apparel industry transformation initiatives by implementing lean, TPM, and six sigma methodologies. We have helped organizations by creating significant improvements in productivity and profitability while activating teams to transform organizational culture. We handhold organizations in the enterprise excellence journey by providing customized knowledge and solutions that fit their culture and nature of business.

International Organizations

Textile Manufacturing

Food & Beverage

Automobile

Apparel

Porcelain

Tobacco

Tyre

Airlines

Agriculture

Paint

Software & BPR Industry

Bonding

Transformers

Plastic Manufacturing

Supply Chain

Apparel Manufacturing

Software & BPO

Customer Testimonials

Insights from our journey towards Excellence

Our aim is to provide authentic and practical enterprise Excellence knowledge for the betterment of organizations and individuals

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