lean

1. - A Japanese term meaning "the real place," referring to the place where value is created.
4. - A scheduling system for lean and just-in-time manufacturing.
5. - A Japanese term for "automation with a human touch."
6. Systems - Integrations of computation, networking, and physical processes.
9. Sigma - A set of techniques and tools for process improvement.
11. Time - The rate at which a finished product needs to be completed to meet customer demand.
12. - A visual feedback system for the plant floor that indicates production status.
14. - A Japanese term for waste, any activity that consumes resources without adding value.
15. of Things - The interconnection via the internet of computing devices embedded in everyday objects.
17. - A Japanese term meaning "continuous improvement."
18. Manufacturing - The process of creating a three-dimensional object by adding material layer by layer.
19. - A workplace organization method that uses a list of five Japanese words: Seiri, Seiton, Seiso, Seiketsu, and Shitsuke.

2. - The use of various control systems for operating equipment with minimal or reduced human intervention.
3. Stream - The series of steps that an organization uses to build solutions that provide a continuous flow of value to a customer.
5. - Inventory strategy companies employ to increase efficiency and decrease waste by receiving goods only as they are needed.
7. Data - Large and complex data sets that traditional data-processing software cannot manage.
8. - A Japanese term for "mistake-proofing."
10. Factory - A factory where physical production processes and operations are combined with digital technology.
13. Improvement - An ongoing effort to improve products, services, or processes.
16. - The leveling of production by both volume and product mix.