Lean Tools

A quick list of the main “Lean Manufacturing Tools.” Of course there are many others, but these are the primary tools that can resolve most any manufacturing issues most all of the time.

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5S Visual Workplace

Standardized Work Instructions

VSM Value Stream Mapping

TPM Total Productive Maintenance

Kaizen Blitz Events

Error & Mistake-Proofing

Self-Directed Work Teams

Mixed/Level-Loaded Production

SMED Setup Reduction

Inventory & Lead Time Reduction

Lean Visioning

TOC Constraint Management

2-Bin Auto-Replenishment System

Quality System Certification

KanBan Implementation

Lean Six Sigma

Lean Manufacturing Videos