What is Lean?

Lean is a management and process optimization methodology aimed at minimizing waste and increasing value for the customer. The main idea of Lean is to eliminate everything that does not add value to the final product or service, whether it is excessive time, resource, or effort.

Lean principles include:

• Defining value from the customer's perspective
• Identifying and eliminating waste (muda)
• Creating a continuous flow of work
• Implementing a pull system
• Continuous improvement (kaizen)

Lean is widely applied not only in manufacturing but also in project management, software development, and other fields to improve efficiency and quality.