Leankäytäntöjä
Leankäytäntöjä, or Lean practices, is a management philosophy and set of tools focused on maximizing customer value while minimizing waste. Originating from the Toyota Production System, Lean emphasizes continuous improvement and respect for people. The core principle is to identify and eliminate any activity that does not add value from the customer's perspective. This waste can manifest in various forms, often referred to as the "eight wastes" or "muda": overproduction, waiting, unnecessary transport, excess inventory, over-processing, unnecessary motion, defects, and underutilized talent.
Implementing Lean practices involves a deep understanding of the value stream, which is the sequence of all