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Unit flow

What is it

The Unit Flow It is a work organization method in which one unit at a time goes through the different stages of the process, without intermediate accumulation or unnecessary waiting. The goal is to make work flow smoothly and continuously, reducing the overall time between the start and end of the activity.

How can I help

Adopting the Unit Flow helps to reduce lead times, limit work-in-progress inventory, and make quality or efficiency problems more visible. Furthermore, it facilitates leaner process management and improves the company's ability to respond quickly and accurately to customer demand.

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