What is Lean?
Lean is a simple way to make work easier, faster, and better—by cutting out waste and focusing on what matters.
Lean in a Nutshell
Spot What Matters
Find what your customer really wants.
Cut the Waste
Remove steps that don't add value.
Keep Improving
Make things better, bit by bit.
The 5 Lean Principles
Value
Focus only on what customers want.
Like packing only what you need for a trip.
Value Stream
Map every step to spot waste.
Like planning your route to avoid traffic.
Flow
Keep work moving smoothly.
Like water flowing in a river.
Pull
Make only what’s needed, when needed.
Like cooking when someone orders, not before.
Perfection
Always look for ways to improve.
Like tidying up a little every day.
The 8 Wastes (Things to Avoid)
Overproduction
Making too much.
Like printing 100 flyers but using 10.
Transportation
Unneeded movement.
Like walking back and forth for tools.
Waiting
Idle time.
Like waiting for a slow download.
Motion
Extra steps.
Like searching for your keys every morning.
Defects
Mistakes to fix.
Like sending a package to the wrong address.
Skills
Not using talent.
Like a chef only peeling potatoes.
Inventory
Too much stuff.
Like a closet full of unused clothes.
Overprocessing
Doing more than needed.
Like gift-wrapping a product no one asked for.
What Lean Can Do For You
Save Time
Work gets done faster
Cut Costs
You spend less
Happier Customers
People love your service
Grow Faster
Your business expands
Save Time
Work gets done faster
Cut Costs
You spend less
Happier Customers
People love your service
Grow Faster
Your business expands
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