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The Japanese refer to small, ongoing, and incremental continuous improvement activities as "Kaizen." It is a cornerstone of Lean manufacturing.
The Japanese refer to small, ongoing, and incremental continuous improvement activities as "Kaizen." It is a cornerstone of Lean manufacturing.
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