Lean

(noun)

Lean is a production strategy focused on eliminating all unnecessary waste in production.

Related Terms

  • Six Sigma

Examples of Lean in the following topics:

  • Operations-Management Tools

    • Six Sigma and Lean are two popular operations-management theories that help managers improve the efficiency of their production processes.
    • In order to accomplish this task, managers utilize various tools, two of the most influential being Six Sigma and Lean.
    • Lean employs tools to evaluate production workflow and determine where there is waste.
    • In many ways, Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma is reminiscent of Henry Ford and systematic process improvements.
    • Lean and Six Sigma are the two main tools for managers in operations management.
  • Choosing the Type of Communication

    • Rich media are more interactive than lean media and provide opportunities for immediate two-way communication.
  • Learning to Communicate Nonverbally

    • For instance, a person who displays a forward lean or decreases a backward lean signifies positive sentiment during communication.
  • Total Quality Management Techniques

    • It is now used within Kaizen (continuous improvement), lean manufacturing, and Six Sigma.
  • Perspectives on Motivation

    • Atkinson and McClelland hypothesized that every individual has a need for all three of these intangible segments of fulfillment but that most individuals lean more toward one of the three.
  • Types of Organizations

    • Regarding internal communications, smaller non-profits might lean toward using a combination of both formal and informal methods coupled with horizontal communication strategies.
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