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lean manufacturing
An initiative focused on eliminating all waste in manufacturing processes. Principles of lean manufacturing include zero waiting time, zero inventory, scheduling (internal customer pull instead of push system), batch to flow (cut batch sizes), line balancing and cutting actual process times. The production systems are characterized by optimum automation, just-in-time supplier delivery disciplines, quick changeover times, high levels of quality and continuous improvement.
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- Part of Speech: noun
- Synonym(s): lean_production
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- Industry/Domain: Quality management
- Category: Six Sigma
- Organization: ASQ
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