This document discusses the implementation of lean manufacturing techniques. It begins by defining lean manufacturing as eliminating waste to continuously shorten the time between customer order and shipment. The benefits of lean manufacturing include improved productivity, quality, and safety. Principles of lean manufacturing include creating continuous flow, reducing batch sizes and inventories, and instilling continuous improvement. The document then outlines the stages of implementing lean manufacturing - data collection, data analysis and solution development, and implementation. It describes activities at each stage and outputs. Kwaliteg is introduced as being able to assist with lean implementation through consultants, engineering solutions, and decreasing involvement over time.