--- title: What is Lean Management? description: This Learning Centre article outlines the basics of lean management, including a description of the 8 wastes of lean, as well as the benefits of lean management. You can also find links to 5 lean management tools. --- [![mango_ecoonline](https://www.mangolive.com/hubfs/Mango%20Theme%202024/mango_ecoonline.svg "mango_ecoonline")](https://www.mangolive.com/?hsLang=en) [![Client Login](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/308986/50884387-f40d-4aa4-83e1-6f160fd3eedc.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/308986/50884387-f40d-4aa4-83e1-6f160fd3eedc) QHSE Compliance Software Solutions Mango can be used to control and maintain all aspects of an organisation's QHSE compliance requirements. So whatever your needs - be they Health & Safety, Quality, Environmental Management, Food Safety - or all four - Mango is the answer. QHSE Compliance Software Mango can be used to control and maintain all aspects of an organisation's QHSE compliance requirements. So whatever your needs - be they Health & Safety, Quality, Environmental Management, Food Safety - or all four - Mango is the answer. QHSE Learning Centre Broaden your QHSE knowledge with resources for all skill levels. Whether you need the latest advanced tactics, a refresher on the basics, or to start from scratch, this is your home for QHSE knowledge. QHSE Clients Watch and listen to some Mango clients. They are just like you. Wrestling with QHSE compliance. They tell stories of before and after using Mango. They tell it like it is. # What is Lean Management? [Learn QHSE](https://www.mangolive.com/learn-qhse?hsLang=en) / [Quality Management](https://www.mangolive.com/learn-qhse?hsLang=en#quality-management) / What is Lean Management ## What is lean management?  Lean management (also known as lean production or lean manufacturing) is an approach to management that aims to reduce waste from every step of the process without sacrificing productivity or value.  The important factors that drive improvement under a lean program are partnering with suppliers and managing customer demand.    ## What are the 8 wastes?    ![what-are-the-8-wastes-of-lean-management-mango](https://www.mangolive.com/hs-fs/hubfs/8%20wastes%20of%20lean_.jpg?width=1920&name=8%20wastes%20of%20lean_.jpg) 1. Defects 2. Overproduction 3. Waiting 4. Non-utilised talent 5. Transportation 6. Inventory 7. Motion 8. Extra processing ## Benefits of lean management: The benefits of implementing a lean management system will vary depending on your company, and how much you put into it, but some common benefits are: - Lean removes waste - Help in gaining satisfied customers by having streamlined processes - Increased efficiency - Reduced stress - Improved employee morale - Safer work environment ## Lean Management tools:  - [Value Stream Mapping ](https://www.mangolive.com/lean-management-tools-value-stream-mapping-vsm?hs_preview=PZDWjRkq-7852618956&hsLang=en) - [5S Framework ](https://www.mangolive.com/lean-management-tools-5s-framework?hs_preview=CUWStipE-7852618195&hsLang=en) - [Plan-Do-Check-Act Cycle ](https://www.mangolive.com/plan-do-check-act-tool-lean0-continuous-improvement?hs_preview=mHmtsVbo-7807698550&hsLang=en) - [Poka-Yoke ](https://www.mangolive.com/lean-management-tools-pokayoke-mistake-prrofing?hs_preview=YwHDzArT-7853102648&hsLang=en) - [Takt-time ](https://www.mangolive.com/lean-management-tools-takt-time?hs_preview=xtkHXZHo-7853671864&hsLang=en)  #### Learn More: - [What is Toyota Kata?](https://www.mangolive.com/building-a-continuous-improvement-program-with-toyota-kata?hsLang=en) - [What is Value Stream Mapping?](https://www.mangolive.com/blog-mango/value-stream-mapping-webinar?hsLang=en) [![mango_ecoonline](https://www.mangolive.com/hubfs/Mango%20Theme%202024/mango_ecoonline.svg "mango_ecoonline")](https://www.mangolive.com/?hsLang=en) 2024 Copyright. All rights reserved. [Privacy policy](https://www.ecoonline.com/privacy-notice-ecoonline). - [**](https://www.facebook.com/Mango.Ltd) - [**](https://x.com/MangoLimited) - [**](http://www.linkedin.com/company/mango-limited?trk=fc_badge) - [**](https://www.youtube.com/user/mangosoftware)