Lean Definition

Agile Manufacturing

Agile Manufacturing is in essence, it is the ability to thrive under conditions of constant and unpredictable change like flexible manufacturing, agile manufacturing seeks to achieve rapid response to customer needs. But agile manufacturing also emphasises the ability to quickly reconfigure operations- and strategic alliances-to respond quickly to unforeseen shifts in the marketplace. In some instances, it also incorporates” mass customization” concepts to satisfy unique customer requirements. And in the broad sense, it includes the ability to react quickly to technical or environmental surprises.