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Value Stream Mapping is a lean-management method for analyzing the current state and designing a future state for the series of events that take a product or service from its beginning through to the customer.

Poka-yoke is a Japanese term that means 'mistake-proofing' or 'inadvertent error prevention'. It is a method used in manufacturing and various services to prevent human errors before they occur or to make them immediately evident.

Lean Manufacturing is a systematic method for waste minimization within a manufacturing system without sacrificing productivity. It can be used to enhance production efficiency and quality.

Six Sigma is a set of techniques and tools for process improvement. It seeks to improve the quality of outputs by identifying and removing the causes of defects and minimizing variability in manufacturing and business processes.

Total Quality Management is a management approach to long-term success through customer satisfaction, focusing on continuous improvement of processes in manufacturing, services, and the office.

Just-In-Time Manufacturing is a production model in which items are created to meet demand, not created in surplus or in advance of need. This reduces waste associated with overproduction, waiting, and excess inventory.

Theory of Constraints is a management paradigm that views any manageable system as being limited in achieving more of its goals by a very small number of constraints. It is used in identifying the most important limiting factor and systematically improving it.

Kaizen is a Japanese term meaning 'change for the better' or 'continuous improvement'. It is a philosophy that focuses on the continuous improvement of processes in manufacturing, engineering, and business management.

5S is a workplace organization method that uses a list of five Japanese words: Seiri, Seiton, Seiso, Seiketsu, and Shitsuke. These translate to Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain. The method describes how to organize a work space for efficiency and effectiveness.