In lean operations, when work is completed at one work center, it is important to immediately move the completed work to the next work center to minimize idle time.

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In lean operations, the focus is on pull production and just-in-time delivery, meaning work is moved to the next work center only when it is needed, not simply to keep it or the next station busy, to avoid overproduction and excess inventory.

In Lean Operations, When Work Is Completed at One Work