lean manufacturing

noun

A management system based on producing only what is needed, when it is needed; correcting abnormalities as soon as they occur; and empowering workers to improve the process.

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Meanings

nounlean manufacturing (uncountable)
  1. uncountablesupply chainA management system based on producing only what is needed, when it is needed; correcting abnormalities as soon as they occur; and empowering workers to improve the process.
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