Learning objectives
Explain the aims of lean production in eliminating waste of materials, time, space and effort.
Explain how kaizen, quality circles, simultaneous engineering, cell production, JIT manufacturing and waste management help achieve lean production.
Evaluate the limitations of kaizen, cell production, JIT and the other lean strategies, such as dependence on suppliers and on committed, trained staff.
Analyse how lean production connects with inventory control, quality, the roles of employees, capacity management and efficiency.
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