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March 29, 2006
Lean, Mean Business Machine

Lean, mean business machine, from New Zealand:

But it is wasted effort that is the main focus, Mr Shook says. The lean philosophy is about first making waste visible, then acting on every level in a company, from large to small, to eliminate it.

This point is often overlooked - making waste visible is critical.

via Lean in New Zealand

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