Lean Manufacturing

Lean Manufacturing was created or developed in Japan and it was developed or created after the Second World War It simply means continuous improvement and it is a word which is derived from the Japanese words “kai”. Kai simply means to fix, correct, improve or change and the word “zen” simply means good. So when you put these words together the direct meaning you get is, change good or correct good. This Japanese system does not target or affect a certain section of the work force nor does it target management only, it is designed to affect each and every aspect and area of the company. So right from the top level management right down to the lowest paid employee, they must think of this system and practice it.