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Red Tag-Process for tagging, removing and disposing of items not needed in the work area.

Lean Manufacturing-concepts that seek continuous improvement by removing waste in processes

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Kaizen-(pronounced “ki zen”) - improvement

Kaizen Event and 5S Event-Planned improvements to a specific area or process  5S Events focus on making 5S improvements.

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Muda-(pronounced “moo da”) - waste

Gemba-(pronounced “gim ba”) - workplace

Kanban-(pronounced “kon bon”) - Pull type inventory control system.

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Kanban- Items are only produced to meet customer needs. The request to produce more is signaled from an upstream operation and/or customer orders.

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Value Stream Map - A diagram of all processes needed to make and deliver the product to the customer.