Lean methodology, rooted in the Japanese concept of Kaizen—meaning "continuous improvement"—focuses on systematically identifying and eliminating waste within processes to enhance efficiency and foster a culture of ongoing development.
Originating from the Toyota Production System, lean principles have been instrumental in transforming manufacturing and service industries worldwide.
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Key Principles of Lean:
Value Identification: Determining what holds value from the customer's perspective to ensure all efforts contribute meaningfully.
Value Stream Mapping: Analysing the flow of materials and information to identify and eliminate wasteful steps.
Flow State: Working in the ideal state - the flow state. Click to check out ‘the flow state’ on YouTube by it’s creator Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi.
Pull System Implementation: Producing only what is needed when it's needed, reducing overproduction.
Pursuit of Good: Continuously seeking ways to improve processes and eliminate waste.
Common Types of Waste in Lean:
Overproduction: Producing more than is needed or before it's needed.
Waiting: Idle time when resources are not in use.
Transportation: Unnecessary movement of materials or products.
Overprocessing: Adding more value than the customer requires.
Inventory: Excess products or materials not being processed.
Motion: Unnecessary movements by people.
Defects: Efforts caused by rework, scrap, and incorrect information.
Unused Employee Potential: Not leveraging employees' skills and ideas.