Flexible manufacturing,sometimes called lean production,combines advanced technology with innovative management methods,using highly trained employees who take a painstaking approach to problem solving at every stage of the production process to cut waste and improve quality and productivity.

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Flexible manufacturing and lean production are related but distinct concepts. Flexible manufacturing focuses on using advanced technology and systems to adapt production processes quickly to changing customer demands, while lean production emphasizes minimizing waste and improving efficiency primarily through process improvements and waste reduction.

Flexible Manufacturing,sometimes Called Lean Production,combines Advanced Technology with Innovative Management