The Real Meaning of Lean
Waste is everywhere at your in-plant, impeding your quest for efficiency. Lean manufacturing can help
you eliminate that waste, improve your productivity and stay alive in these
tough economic times.
Eliminate Waste
There are many facets to Lean, but for simplicity let's take a look at some fundamentals. First, let's talk about the concept of non-value added (NVA). In Lean this means an activity that does not change the fit, form or function of a product or service but utilizes resources and therefore increases costs to the customer. These NVA are all classified as waste.
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