Lean manufacturing: the nature and characteristics

This article discusses the main aspects of lean manufacturing. The definition of lean production is given, and the subsystems that this production consists of are highlighted. The paper considers the concepts of lean manufacturing in various countries: Japan, the USA, and Russia. In addition, the article lists the main features of lean manufacturing in Russian enterprises. The essence of the lean production philosophy is studied. The paper also discusses the main principles of implementing lean manufacturing in Russian enterprises. In addition, the types of lean production tools were identified.