The development philosophy of lean production is to produce the required products at the time of demand and in the necessary quantity.

Enterprises must avoid seeking quick gains when adopting lean production. Since lean production is still immature in China, a hasty and blind pursuit of it will only backfire.

The vast data in smart factories is collected in real time and provides automated analysis, while MES manages the overall operational status of the factory.

In lean production, **Jidoka** primarily refers to equipping factory equipment with human-like intelligence to better support enterprise development.

First, standardize operator procedures; second, enhance routine cleaning and daily inspections; third, perform reasonable equipment maintenance; and fourth, conduct effective failure analysis for intelligent factory equipment.

To effectively advance lean production, enterprises must undertake comprehensive improvements across operational procedures, equipment utilization, process optimization, and management methodologies. Partial enhancements would inevitably impede the overall progression of lean manufacturing initiatives.

The three key elements of the production lead time in lean manufacturing are processing time, transportation time, and waiting time. Planning these three aspects from the very beginning of production helps reduce waste and supports the advancement of lean manufacturing.

Smart factories can significantly elevate a company's digital maturity, enabling a robust and systematic pathway for digital transformation. They contribute to cost reduction and foster sustainable development, among other benefits.

Lean production aims to minimize unnecessary resource waste and management costs in the manufacturing process, with its core principle being "zero waste."

First, plant equipment maintenance. Only by keeping equipment in sync with the lean production model can productivity be improved. Second, inventory accumulation at the factory.