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flux tendu

/fly tyɑ̃dy/
phrase★Intermediate— lean production
⚙️Engineering
technical

A manufacturing and production management method that aims to minimize waste and maximize efficiency by ensuring a continuous and smooth flow of materials and information through the production process.

Le flux tendu permet de réduire les stocks et les temps d'attente.

Lean production helps reduce inventory and waiting times.

💡

Derived from the Toyota Production System (TPS), this approach focuses on just-in-time production and continuous improvement (kaizen).

Collocations

optimiser le flux tenduoptimize lean productionimplémenter le flux tenduimplement lean production

Synonyms

production allégéeproduction sans gaspillageméthode juste-à-temps

Antonyms

production en stockproduction par lots

Related Phrases

juste-à-tempsphrase
just-in-time production
kaizenphrase
continuous improvement

💡Pro Tip

Key Principle

The core idea is to eliminate waste (muda) and ensure a smooth flow of materials and information.

⚡Gold Rule

Continuous Flow

Avoid interruptions in the production process to maintain efficiency.

📖Word Origin

From French 'flux' (flow) and 'tendu' (tight/strained), referring to a streamlined and efficient production process.

📝Usage Notes

Commonly used in industrial and business contexts, particularly in manufacturing and supply chain management.

Word Breakdown

flux
flow
root
+
tendu
tight/strained
root
Dictionnaire Français-Anglais

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