What is Muri?

Overburdening equipment or operators by requiring them to run at a higher or harder pace, with more force or effort, for a longer period of time than they can withstand.

Meaning and application in management

Overburdening equipment or operators by requiring them to run at a higher or harder pace, with more force or effort, for a longer period of time than they can withstand.

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