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Make only what is needed

Lean manufacturing, also called just-in-time manufacturing, aims to reduce time inside the production system. It also cuts delays between suppliers, factories, and customers.

Lean Manufacturing and Just-in-Time

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Push or pull?

Push manufacturing builds according to forecasts, so batch sizes matter. Pull manufacturing works differently: production is tied to the demand of the next stage in the value chain.

Lean Manufacturing and Just-in-Time