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Clarifies how flow efficiency differs from resource efficiency and why the distinction changes management priorities.

Key takeaways

  1. Resource efficiency can create queues
  2. Flow efficiency reflects customer experience
  3. System boundaries shape perceived performance

How to apply it in your business

  1. Compare value-add time with elapsed lead time
  2. Remove a major waiting state
  3. Use customer lead time as a core KPI

About the authors

Modig and Åhlström are researchers who examine lean through the lens of flow efficiency.

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