Many companies are often caught off guard when they encounter the term "zero stagnation" in the context of Lean Production. What exactly does "zero stagnation" mean in Lean Production? As is well known, Lean Production rejects all forms of wasteful and non-value-adding activities. Therefore, "zero stagnation" refers to a company's ability to minimize production lead time to the greatest extent possible, thereby eliminating stagnation during the production process and reducing waste.

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