lean manufacturing
/ˈliːn ˌmæn.jʊˈfæktʃər.ɪŋ/ · lean·man·u·fac·tur·ing
noun
- a production methodology that aims to minimize waste and maximize efficiency in the manufacturing process The company implemented lean manufacturing techniques to reduce production costs and improve product quality.
Synonyms
just-in-time productionagile manufacturingflexible manufacturingtotal quality managementcontinuous improvement
Antonyms
Did you know? The concept of lean manufacturing was inspired by the Toyota Production System, which was developed by Taiichi Ohno and Shigeo Shingo in the 1950s. The term 'lean' was coined by John Krafcik, an American engineer who worked at Toyota and later became the CEO of Hyundai Motor America.
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