The Lexicon provides clarity on essential lean tools and philosophies:
: A Japanese term for waste, which includes overproduction, waiting, and defects.
: A single-sheet practice for problem-solving and planning based on the PDCA cycle.
The book has evolved through several versions to incorporate new developments in the field: Lean Lexicon: A Graphical Glossary for Lean Thinkers
: A visual signal system that highlights status or abnormalities in operations.
: The most recent 5th edition defines 207 terms and includes 60+ illustrations .
: A graphical method for analyzing the flow of materials and information. Editions and Availability
: The definitions were compiled based on research into which terms were most confusing for the lean community, with a strong focus on time-related concepts like cycle time and takt time.
The Lexicon provides clarity on essential lean tools and philosophies:
: A Japanese term for waste, which includes overproduction, waiting, and defects.
: A single-sheet practice for problem-solving and planning based on the PDCA cycle.
The book has evolved through several versions to incorporate new developments in the field: Lean Lexicon: A Graphical Glossary for Lean Thinkers
: A visual signal system that highlights status or abnormalities in operations.
: The most recent 5th edition defines 207 terms and includes 60+ illustrations .
: A graphical method for analyzing the flow of materials and information. Editions and Availability
: The definitions were compiled based on research into which terms were most confusing for the lean community, with a strong focus on time-related concepts like cycle time and takt time.
