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social science subjects > business and management > operations management > lean production
social science subjects > business and management > manufacturing and operations > operations management > lean production
... > social science subjects > health and social care > health care management > operations and decision making > operations management > lean production

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lean production  

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  • Lean production is a manufacturing system that operates in a repetitive manufacturing environment. The objective of lean production is to streamline the flow of production while simultaneously seeking to reduce the resources required by production (including labor, equipment, materials, and floor space). [Source: International Encyclopedia of Organization Studies; Lean Production]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-NRMM2VN1-3

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