##  [Lean Manufacturing](/lean-manufacturing) 

  ##  [Lean Manufacturing](https://engineering.quantumdictionary.io/lean-manufacturing-0) 

  

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Definition

A systematic production-management approach that identifies and eliminates activities that do not add value to a customer-defined product flow, and that reorganizes processes, information and people so that material and information move smoothly, quality is built in, and responsiveness to demand improves.