Kanban, Kan-ban or Kan ban
Kan ban is a demand based stock control system. Kan ban was invented by Toyota.
Kan-ban is spelled in many ways. In one word, in two words and using a hyphen.
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5S, 5-S or 5 S
5S comes from Toyota. 5-S is a system or tool to ensure system and order.
5 S står for
1. 5 S Sort
2. 5 S Set in order
3. 5 S Shine
4. 5 S Standardize
5. 5 S Sustain
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Kaizen, Kaisen, Kai-Zen or Kai Zen
Kaizen is Japanese and means "continuous improvement".
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Lean Thinking or Leen Thinking
The term Lean Thinking or Leen Thinking was first seen in the book "Lean Thinking" from 1996.
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Lean Manufacturing or Lean Manufactoring
Lean is often known as Lean Manufacturing or Lean Manufactoring.
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OEE, O-E-E or OOE
OEE stands for Overall Equipment Efficiency.
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