Lean is achieving “More
with LESS”. It means achieving more with given resources or achieving more with less resources .Mainly it
is elimination or reduction of waste .
Lean manufacturing system can be understood by relating to the
human body. If the person is lean means general understanding is that he/she is free from unnecessary FAT in the body, hence free from unnecessary side
effects like BP, Pain in joints, laziness
etc. And the person is perceived as
healthy, more flexible, active etc.. The same way if the Lean manufacturing means , manufacturing system is free from unnecessary fats like high
inventory, high rejection, high breakdowns or line stoppages factors etc which leads to more flexible in delivery,
less lead time ,First time right , low cost of manufacturing and free flow of
communication etc .
Similarly, Lean System
or Lean Organisation means free
from unnecessary waste in the entire value chain starting from extended supply
chain system to customer, even after sales service system .
Lean system Thinking is more than application of Tools and
Techniques. It is a culture or a way of
working or mindset of everyone working for the organization.
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