: A single-sheet practice for problem-solving and planning based on the PDCA cycle.
: A graphical method for analyzing the flow of materials and information. Editions and Availability Lean Lexicon: A Graphical Glossary for Lean Thi...
: A visual signal system that highlights status or abnormalities in operations. : A single-sheet practice for problem-solving and planning
: 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 definitions were compiled based on research
: A Japanese term for waste, which includes overproduction, waiting, and defects.
The is a foundational reference book published by the Lean Enterprise Institute (LEI) that standardizes the specialized language of lean production and lean thinking. Overview of the Lexicon
Edited by Chet Marchwinski and John Shook, the Lexicon serves as an illustrated dictionary to clarify terms ranging from "A3 Report" to "Yamazumi Board". Unlike typical business glossaries, it focuses exclusively on lean concepts and relies heavily on visual aids to explain complex ideas.
