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Lean Manufacturing Definition

Posted in Uncategorized on October 28th, 2011 by admin – Be the first to comment

The term “lean manufacturing” refers to a method of production in which processes and procedures are “made lean” that is, cutting the proverbial fat off. This means examining what is necessary to the production process and what is not to determine how to improve the process and illimatinate “muda,” or unneeded work, and “muri,” overburden. Examining the term “muda” can help determine what exactly it is. Muri can be defined as anything that is not necessary to production: picking up a mess or finding tools can both be considers “muda.” In order to eliminate this for example, you can place tools neatly near the work area so they are all readily available.

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