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A <strong>Lean</strong> manufactur<strong>in</strong>g tool focused on creat<strong>in</strong>g and ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g<br />

an organized, clean and high perform<strong>in</strong>g work environment by<br />

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It is <strong>the</strong> foundation for cont<strong>in</strong>uous improvement, zero defects,<br />

cost reduction and a safe work area.<br />

© 2010 Ortho-Cl<strong>in</strong>ical Diagnostics, Inc.

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