Lean Objectives and Ideals

Ideals and objectives of lean process improvement

• Deliver exactly what is needed
  • Defect-free
• Deliver exactly the quantity requested
  • Produce in the smallest batch size possible - ideally a batch size of one
• Deliver on demand - exactly when requested
  • Produce with the shortest practical cycle time and lead time
• Produce without waste
  • Any of the Deadly Types of Waste
• Immediately respond to problems, changes, or challenges that arise
  • Applying the Lean 4 Rules In Use
• Produce in ways that are safe
  • For workers, customers, and the surrounding environment
• Treat human beings with respect and dignity
  • Change Agent starts with job security, and works toward bottom-up lean culture

Also see our more detailed list of Lean Process Design Objectives

DVD's, seminars, workshops, and events
Lean Manufacturing Training