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Industrial Engineering & Management

ISSN: 2169-0316

Open Access

Lean Principles in Industrial Engineering: Maximizing Efficiency and Minimizing Waste

Abstract

William Montague

Industrial Engineering, rooted in enhancing productivity and efficiency, finds immense value in Lean Principles. This article aims to elucidate the core tenets of Lean methodologies and their profound impact on minimizing waste while maximizing efficiency within industrial contexts. At its core, Lean thinking centers on the elimination of waste in all forms, encompassing overproduction, waiting time, unnecessary transportation, excess inventory, over-processing, defects, and underutilization of talent.

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