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Question from the Web 3
Are people or processes more important in lean manufacturing?
This is an interesting question and shows a fatal lack of understanding about lean. It shows a lack of understanding of how a system works. A system is only as strong as its weakest…
Question from the Web 2
Why do so many companies which try to implement lean manufacturing fail?
When companies consider lean it is mostly for a few reasons.
I saw an implementation and it seemed the thing to do
I want cost reduction as quickly as possible
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Question from the Web 1
How do you create Lean Manufacturing in a restaurant?
We came across a question today on Quara. They asked, "What is the best way to create Lean Manufacturing in a restaurant?" John Allen answers it below:
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