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Lean Management is a management philosophy based on the Toyota Production System (TPS). This management philosophy was coined "Lean" only in the 1990s. The objective of Lean Thinking is to eliminate everything that does not add value (i.e. "waste") from the customer's perspective; and on maximizing value for customers, in order to improve efficiency, quality, and overall performance.
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Lean Management is a management philosophy based on the Toyota Production System (TPS). This management philosophy was coined "Lean" only in the 1990s. The objective of Lean Thinking is to eliminate everything that does not add value (i.e. "waste") from the customer's perspective; and on maximizing value for customers, in order to improve efficiency, quality, and overall performance.
The core principles of Lean include:
- Waste Elimination: Lean seeks to identify and eliminate waste in all areas of the business, including activities, processes, and resources that do not add value for customers. By eliminating waste, organizations can reduce costs, improve efficiency, and increase the value of their products and services.
- Customer-centricity: Lean Management focuses on understanding and meeting the needs and preferences of customers—and on delivering value to customers in the most efficient and effective way possible. By prioritizing the needs of customers, organizations can ensure that their products and services are well-suited to the market, and that they are delivering value to customers.
- Continuous Improvement: Being Lean is all about continuously identifying and implementing small, incremental improvements to processes, products, and services. By adopting a Culture of Continuous Improvement, organizations can create a mindset of learning and growth, and can drive ongoing improvements to their performance and efficiency.
- Empowerment and Engagement: In a Lean Enterprise, we empower and engage employees. Lean Management provides employees with the tools, resources, and support they need to be successful. By empowering and engaging employees, organizations can create a positive and productive work environment—and can encourage Innovation and Collaboration.
We have also published an in-depth article on Lean Management, which breaks the 8 types of waste and other foundational Lean concepts.
For effective implementation, take a look at these Lean best practices:
- Lean - Standard or Standardized Work (113-slide PowerPoint deck and supporting Excel workbook)
- Lean - 5S Visual Workplace Organization (123-slide PowerPoint deck and supporting Excel workbook)
- Developing a Lean Culture (46-slide PowerPoint deck and supporting ZIP)
- Lean Thinking Frameworks (167-slide PowerPoint deck)
- 025_Value Stream Mapping (51-slide PowerPoint deck and supporting Excel workbook)
Related Management Topics
- Lean Management/Enterprise
- Continuous Improvement
- Robotic Process Automation
- Waste Identification
- Process Improvement
- Process Analysis and Design
- Lean Startup
Related Flevy Management Insights: Case Studies
- Lean Transformation Project for Health Care Firm
- Lean Transformation for a Global Food Processing Company
- Lean Enterprise Transformation for a High-Growth Tech Company
- Lean Thinking Implementation for a Global Technology Firm
- Lean Transformation in Telecom Operations
- Lean Transformation in Building Materials Sector
- Lean Process Enhancement in Aerospace Defense
- Lean Management Improvement for a Global Retail Organization
- Lean Thinking Implementation for a Global Logistics Company
- Lean Enterprise Transformation for a Global Pharmaceutical Company
- Lean Management Efficiency Improvement for a Growing Tech Firm
- Lean Transformation in E-commerce Fulfillment
- Lean Process Enhancement in Telecom Infrastructure
- Lean Process Enhancement in Electronics Manufacturing
- Lean Management Enhancement in Specialty Retail
- Lean Transformation in Specialty Chemicals Sector
- Lean Transformation Project for a Large-scale Manufacturing Firm
- A Holistic Lean Enterprise Optimization Initiative for a Global Automotive Firm
- Lean Operational Overhaul for Specialty Retailer
- Lean Enterprise Transformation in Power & Utilities
- Lean Operational Excellence in Specialty Chemicals
- Lean Management Overhaul in Aerospace Component Manufacturing
- Lean Management Enhancement for Specialty Retailer
- Lean Management Strategies in Renewable Energy
