Introduction
Definition and Essence of Lean Manufacturing
Lean Manufacturing is a production management philosophy focused on eliminating waste (Muda) in p...
History of Lean (Toyota Production System)
Lean Manufacturing originated from the Toyota Production System (TPS), introduced by Taiichi Ohno...
Types of Waste (Muda)
Lean identifies the following types of waste that reduce efficiency: Overproduction Unnecessa...
Lean Philosophy: Value, Flow, Continuous Improvement
Lean is built on three key pillars: Value: Defining what is important to the customer. Flow: ...
Lean Principles
The main principles of Lean are: Focus on customer needs – Prioritizing value as defined by th...
Key Concepts: Muda, Mura, Muri
Lean identifies three key sources of waste: Muda: Waste (e.g., defects, excess inventory). Mu...
Role of Employees in Lean
Employee engagement is crucial in Lean. Success relies on their knowledge, ideas, and collaborati...
Benefits of Lean
Lean delivers measurable benefits: Productivity: Reduced production cycle times. Quality: Few...
Lean vs. Traditional Production Approach
In the traditional approach, production relies on large batches and inventory, often resulting in...