The task of taking a specific product from raw materials to a finished product in the hands of the customer. [See Value Stream]

The pace and flow of a product.

The selection of goals, projects to achieve the goals, designation of people and resources for project completion, and establishment of project metrics. [Same as Hoshin Kanri]

The task of taking a specific product from concept through detailed design and engineering to production launch. [See Value Stream]

The flow of material in time and space. The accumulation of sub-processes, or operations that transform material from raw material to finished products.

Continuous improvement through incremental improvements. [Same as Kaizen]

Keeping total manufacturing volume as constant as possible. [Same as Heijunka]