The term "lean strategies" describes the application of quantitative methods and human resources to improve materials and services supplied to an organization, its processes, and the degree to which the need of its customers are met, both now and in the future. "Lean manufacturing" integrates fundamental management techniques, existing improvement efforts, and technical tools into a disciplined approach based on the principles of Kaizen-Continuous Improvement 1,2, a Japanese management strategy that emphasizes process-oriented thinking, rather than Western-style thinking emphasizing results.
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