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lean manufacturing

knowledge

business, administration and law

business and administration

management and administration

lean manufacturing

Concept overview

Description

Lean manufacturing is a methodology that focuses on minimizing waste within manufacturing systems while simultaneously maximizing productivity.

Alternative Labels

process excellence

business excellence

total productive maintenance

ACE achieving competitive excellence

PDCA

operational excellence

manufacturing excellence

WCM world class manufacturing

Skill type

knowledge

Skill reusability level

cross-sector skills and competences

Relationships

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Essential Knowledge

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DG Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion of the European Commission developed ESCO in collaboration with stakeholders.

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Current version: ESCO v1.2.1 (Last update 10/12/2025)