“Lean” means continuously improving towards the ideal and achieving the shortest possible cycle time through the tireless reduction of waste.
- It is focused on eliminating waste in all processes
- It is about expanding capacity by reducing costs and shortening cycle times
- It is about understanding what is important to the customer
- It is not about eliminating people
Examples of Lean Projects:
- Reduced inventory
- Reduced floor space
- Quicker response times and shorter lead times
- Decreased defects, rework, scrap
- Increased overall productivity