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What Is LEAN?

LEAN = Speed + Elimination of Waste + Implicit Structure

Simply put, LEAN is Continuous Improvement focused on eliminating WASTE!

So then, what is WASTE?   Its more than you think...WASTE equates to DOWNTIME!

and DOWNTIME is:

    D = Defects

    O = Overproduction

    W = Waiting

    N = Non-Utilized Talents

    T = Transportation

    I = Inventory

    M = Missed Opportunities

    E = Extra Processing

Improving DOWNTIME eliminates WASTE....