Site MapHelpFeedbackChapter Objectives
Chapter Objectives
(See related pages)



Describe the overriding objective of lean systems.

State the wastes that were the focus of Toyota’s original version of a lean system.

Describe the enterprisewide lean techniques and explain how each affects wastes in the business.

Describe the inventory-focused lean techniques and explain how each reduces inventory waste.

Describe the workforce-focused lean techniques and explain how each reduces workforce waste.

Describe the capacity-focused lean techniques and explain how each reduces capacity waste.

Describe the facility-focused lean techniques and explain how each reduces facility waste.

Describe the competitive benefits of lean systems.

Determine the takt time for production.

Calculate the appropriate number of kanbans.

Determine the batch size to minimize inventory.







Operations Now, 3eOnline Learning Center

Home > Chapter 13 > Chapter Objectives