Lean Expectations: Not Just a Body Count
Eldon Kao
"Getting Lean" can mean different things to different people. Sometimes employers use it as an euphemism for job layoffs but that would be the more literal definition of lean and not representative of the methodologies for continuous improvement. Lean manufacturing is a systematic method of eliminating waste and can provide a lot of benefits to manufacturers without compromising the welfare of their employees. Here are a few examples how "Getting Lean" can be a good thing for workers:
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