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- DictionaryLean/lēn/
adjective
- 1. (of a person or animal) thin, especially healthily so; having no superfluous fat: "his lean, muscular body"
- 2. (of an activity or a period of time) offering little reward, substance, or nourishment; meager: "the lean winter months"
noun
- 1. the lean part of meat: "the man who eats no fat and the wife who eats no lean"
Lean is about having the right resources in place to do the right work for the customer, with the right quality, at the right time. Lean is not “mean” (although the words rhyme, unfortunately). Lean is respectful toward everybody who participates in a system, including customers, employees, suppliers, the community, etc.
Lean manufacturing is a method of manufacturing goods aimed primarily at reducing times within the production system as well as response times from suppliers and customers. It is closely related to another concept called just-in-time manufacturing (JIT manufacturing in short).
Lean methodology aims to fully optimize your team’s process and output through continuous improvements. When done well, Lean allows teams to deliver customer value efficiently. Toyota Founder Kiichiro Toyoda developed the Lean methodology after World War II to conserve resources and eliminate waste.
Apr 23, 2024 · Lean management is the art of continuous improvement, focusing on efficiency through minimizing waste and maximizing value, guided by principles of relentless innovation and respect for people. Lean Management emerges as a guiding philosophy for organizations seeking operational excellence.
Aug 8, 2023 · Lean manufacturing is a production system that focuses on reducing waste, creating customer value and seeking continuous process improvement. This is achieved by applying lean principles, techniques and tools to eliminate waste from a manufacturing cycle.
verb (used with object) , leaned or (especially British) leant; lean·ing. to incline or bend: He leaned his head forward. to cause to lean or rest; prop: to lean a chair against the railing. noun. the act or state of leaning; inclination: The tower has a pronounced lean. verb phrase. Informal.
The term Lean manufacturing refers to the application of Lean practices, principles, and tools to the development and manufacture of physical products.
