Sparta Manufacturing is a leader in turnkey systems for recycling facilities across North America, and targeted technology investments are helping it stay in front of the competition. In 2018, the company, which is based in Notre-Dame, began a significant productivity transformation. Along with bringing in new equipment, including a laser cutting table, CNC press, and overhead rail and powder coat paint systems, Sparta also adopted a lean methodology and led an intentional culture change to bring these principles across the organization. It is seeing results in its operational metrics, from better costing and an enhanced production-engineering feedback loop, as well as in its organizational culture, with the entire team embracing the lean philosophy and generating more employee-driven ideas. As Sparta shows, technology has the potential to transform any and all kinds of businesses.

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