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Lean Production

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Lean Production Definition

Lean production is a strategic tool employed to drive an organisation towards cost reduction, strategic positioning for advantage, improved quality and profitability. Dirgo (2006) describes lean production in simple terms as a way of doing more and more with less and less by eliminating waste and improving quality.

Lean Production Description

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Lean Production Value Focus

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Lean Production Life Cycle

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Lean Production References

  • Brandt, D. (2006) Lean Improves Logistics, Distribution Case Study Solutions in Practice Industrial Engineer Journal, Vol. 38 (10).
  • Dirgo, R. (2006) Look Forward Beyond Lean and Six Sigma: A self Perpetuating Enterprise Improvement Method. J Ross Publishing.
  • Feld, W. M. (2001) Lean Manufacturing: Tools and techniques and how to use them, Taylor and Francis.
  • Harrison, B. (1994) The Darker side of Flexible Production National Productivity Review, Vol. 13 (4), pp. 479-501.

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