Description. Paralysis by Analysis is a humoristic phrase used to indicate the situation wherein no decision at all can be made due to devoting disproportionate effort to the analysis phase of a decision. Managers then become unable to create value and manage.
advancing sustainable, efficient manufacturing processes. Advanced Manufacturing. Improved energy efficiency and manufacturing are required for U.S. industries to remain competitive in global markets. INL researchers focus on the challenges of bolstering both energy efficiency and global competitiveness.
Lean is a term used to describe a continuous commitment to improve a manufacturing or business process by preserving value with less effort. Lean Manufacturing is the most familiar name given to Lean Methodology. Lean is also referenced as: Lean Product Development, Lean Operations or Lean Enterprise.The constant in any Lean activity is the discovery of, and removal of waste.ean Product Development (Lean PD) is a term describing the removal of wasteful steps that may exist within the PD process. Success of Lean PD is translated into two measures: 1  Speed to Market. 2  Improved Reliability.