What does lean production prioritize?

Lean production prioritizes the elimination of waste and focuses on maximizing value while minimizing resources used in the production process. The essence of lean philosophy is to identify and remove activities that do not add value to the final product. This involves scrutinizing all aspects of production to ensure that every step contributes directly to providing value to the customer.

By emphasizing efficiency, lean production strives to ensure that every resource spent aligns with creating value, thereby reducing the expenditure of resources that do not contribute meaningfully to the end product. This approach leads to streamlined processes, reduced lead times, and an increased ability to respond to customer needs, all of which are foundational principles of lean manufacturing.