Lean assessment phase

Lean assessment phase is the first phase in the lean manufacturing program, it covers the initial assessment of the level of leanness of the business. It gathers external information to establish design criteria and determine market opportunities.

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According to the Lean Manufacturing by Feld,

Lean assessment phase. The first phase in the lean manufacturing program, it covers the initial assessment of the level of leanness of the business. It gathers external information to establish design criteria and determine market opportunities.