The trend to implement lean manufacturing has been in motion for decades. Lean manufacturing seeks to optimize material flow through factories by reducing wastes associated with non-value-added tasks, variability, and overburden. However, lean manufacturing principles can be challenging to implement in a meaningful way for all members of a production system. Many lean tools are implemented to create flow throughout a factory to improve productivity and quality. As the system is implemented, the work may fall flat in creating or enhancing the meaning of the work performed by all team members.

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