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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).
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.
- Define Value. To better understand the first principle of defining customer value, it is important to understand what value is. Value is what the customer is willing to pay for.
- Map the Value Stream. The second Lean principle is identifying and mapping the value stream. In this step, the goal is to use the customer’s value as a reference point and identify all the activities that contribute to these values.
- Create Flow. After removing the wastes from the value stream, the following action is to ensure that the flow of the remaining steps run smoothly without interruptions or delays.
- Establish Pull. Inventory is considered one of the biggest wastes in any production system. The goal of a pull-based system is to limit inventory and work in process (WIP) items while ensuring that the requisite materials and information are available for a smooth flow of work.
to criticize, reprimand, or punish: I would have enjoyed school more if the teachers hadn't leaned on me so much. to shift one's body weight forward or toward someone or something: Because Don was whispering, I had to lean in so I could hear him. He stood near home plate and leaned in for the pitch.
Britannica Dictionary definition of LEAN. 1. a [no object] : to bend or move from a straight position. The tree leans to one side. He leaned back in his chair. They leaned over the table to smell the flowers. b [+ object] : to cause (something) to bend or move from a straight position. They leaned their heads back. He leaned his chair back. 2.
