Lean Continuous Flow

The concept of continuous flow is central to Lean manufacturing because it seeks to eliminate the stagnation of work in and between processes that lead to motion, transportation, and inventory waste. Several benefits to using a continuous flow process are:
  • Facilitates communications and flexibility through close proximity of the workers
  • Shortens lead time due to simplified production flow
  • Eliminates the buildup of defects
  • Improves your ability to use multifunctional workers efficiently
  • Eases identification of specific problem location
  • Assists in the introduction of Standardized work concepts