Practices looking to eliminate waste with Lean improvements can emphasize a team orientation rather than a task orientation. Key features of this strategy include cross-training of roles to promote flexibility and workload balancing—optimizing task distribution and better using people in a system to improve workflow. With the flexibility of these structures, workers can “flex” to a different role when demand varies, preventing breakdowns in workflow.
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