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Lean manufacturing has its roots in the renowned Toyota Production System, and has drawn many adherents in recent years. A lean production system emphasizes the elimination of waste, the creation of goods based on the demand of the market, the input of factory workers in creating an efficient production environment, and the pursuit of continuous improvement.
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Since the advent of lean production techniques, practitioners have argued over technology's role in the process. In this podcast, MA's Jeff Moad explores that debate with Chuck Seipold, director of throughput improvement services at Infor.
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