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First In, First Out (FIFO)
The principle and practice of maintaining precision in the sequence of production and material movement, ensuring that…
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The movement of the necessary materials along a production process within a plant. In the lean production system, material handling goes far beyond the simple delivery of…
Meaning and application in management
The movement of the necessary materials along a production process within a plant. In the lean production system, material handling goes far beyond the simple delivery of materials. A lean material handling system can serve as a means of conveying instructions to production. See: Heijunka Box, Paced Withdrawal.
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