The document discusses three lean principles that can be applied today to begin a transition to a leaner operation. The principles are: 1) Don't try to fix everything at once, focus on the easiest 20% of changes that will have the biggest impact. 2) Focus on improving organization, efficiency and customer service by documenting processes, organizing work areas and eliminating waste. 3) Develop a continuous improvement mindset by empowering employees to find improvements and rewarding their efforts on an ongoing basis.