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The Transformers

Author Jorge L. Larco
Published
April 01, 2008 - 12:00pm

Lean manufacturing can benefit medium-size and larger companies by improving productivity and reducing quality problems and lead times. Benefits can be realized even in smaller, highly variable job shops through standardized work, balancing and flowing.

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Related Glossary Terms

  • lean manufacturing

    lean manufacturing

    Companywide culture of continuous improvement, waste reduction and minimal inventory as practiced by individuals in every aspect of the business.

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Jorge L. Larco is president of J.L. Larco & Associates Inc., Bedford, Massachusetts, a provider of consulting services for manufacturing and service companies. He has co-authored several books about lean. The author's book "Lean Manufacturing in Build to Order Complex and Variable Environments" is published by The Oaklea Press, Richmond, Virginia. The publisher can be reached by calling (800) 295-4066 or visiting www.leantransformation.com.