| JIT and Lean Operations
After completing this chapter, you should be able to: - Explain what is meant by the term lean operations system.
- List each of the goals of a lean system and explain its importance.
- List and briefly describe the building blocks of lean.
- Identify the benefits of a lean system.
- Outline the considerations important in converting a traditional mode of operations to a lean system.
- Point out some of the obstacles that might be encountered when converting to a lean system.
- Describe value stream mapping.
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