AME-LEAN

US lean manufacturing organisation.

Definition

AME publishes the Lean Sensei (certified training), runs the annual AME Excellence Award, and coordinates the Manufacturing Conferences. Strong ties with MIT Lean Enterprise Institute (LEI).

Origin

Founded 1985 by US manufacturing leaders.

Example in context

A Stellantis Toledo Jeep plant wins the 2024 AME Excellence Award for its pull flow.

Related terms

• TPS — lean reference.