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5S Framework

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The 5S framework stands for Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain; it's a systematic approach to workplace organization and standardization.

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Just-In-Time (JIT)

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JIT is a production strategy that strives to improve a business's return on investment by reducing in-process inventory and associated carrying costs, producing only what is needed, when it's needed.

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Pull System

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In contrast to push systems, a pull system in Lean Manufacturing initiates production based on actual customer demand, reducing waste and inventory levels.

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Standardized Work

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Standardized work refers to the creation and adherence to best practices in production processes, ensuring consistency and a baseline for continuous improvement.

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Value Stream

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The value stream encompasses all the activities required to bring a product from concept to customer, including design, production, and delivery.

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Kaizen

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Kaizen is a Japanese term that means 'change for the better' or 'continuous improvement', involving everyone from the CEO to assembly line workers and the cleaning staff.

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Value

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In Lean Manufacturing, value is defined from the standpoint of the end customer and refers to any action or process that a customer would be willing to pay for.

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Overproduction

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Overproduction is considered the most serious form of waste in Lean Manufacturing because it hides other inefficiencies and represents a direct cost with no added value.

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Perfection

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Perfection in Lean Manufacturing is the continual pursuit of reducing waste and improving processes to deliver the highest possible value to the customer.

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Flow

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Flow refers to the efficient movement of goods and services through the value stream with minimal waiting or bottlenecks, aiming to deliver value smoothly to the customer.

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