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Preface
Why LMS:2012?
This publication’s purpose is to meet a long-unfilled need for a Lean man-
agement system (LMS) with which to standardize and organize Lean manu-
facturing, Lean enterprise, and Lean service activities and programs. Its key
elements are
1. A simple yet comprehensive set of Lean key performance indicators that
can identify and measure all conceivable forms of waste (muda).
2. A proactive continuous improvement cycle that seeks out waste instead
of reacting to waste that comes to its attention.
3. An unofficial (and therefore customizable) standard around which orga-
nizations can structure a comprehensive and synergistic se ...