Lean manufacturing

Methodology used to improve production

Lean manufacturing is a management system built on three principles: produce only what is needed, when it is needed; correct abnormalities as soon as they occur; and empower workers to improve the process themselves. At its core, Lean eliminates activities that do not add value for the customer. Where just-in-time (JIT) manufacturing focuses on inventory strategy — receiving goods only as needed to reduce costs and waste — Lean goes further by reducing cycle time, flow time, and throughput time across the entire system, including marketing and customer service.

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