ABSTRACT
The entry contains a robust description of lean concepts and tools. The focus is on the evolution of the Toyota Production System (TPS), the origins of the lean movement. Components include the following:Seven forms of wasteValue Stream Mapping (VSM)Documenting the current and future stateRisks to customer serviceSingle piece flow, pull, and takt timeStandardized work and cellsMetrics, monitoring and controlProblem solving with Plan‐Do‐Check‐Act (PDCA)
