Meaning of the word "lean manufacturing" in English

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lean manufacturing

US /liːn ˌmæn.jəˈfæk.tʃər.ɪŋ/
UK /liːn ˌmæn.jəˈfæk.tʃər.ɪŋ/
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Noun

1.

a production method aimed at reducing waste within a manufacturing system while simultaneously maximizing productivity

Example:
Many companies are adopting lean manufacturing principles to improve efficiency.
The goal of lean manufacturing is to eliminate waste in all forms.
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