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Lean manufacturing, a process that originated in Japan decades ago, is widely embraced by manufacturers today as a way to eliminate waste from manufacturing operations. “Lean” companies improve quality and efficiency through implementing core lean principles, thereby reducing cost, adding value for customers, and gaining a competitive edge in the marketplace. Lean uses a number of tools ...