Results for: Lean
In Business and Industry

What is lean?

Lean is a tool use in the industry (manufacturing) or in any type  of processing environment where waste exist. The purpose of using  lean is to eliminate waste in the proce… (MORE)
In Italy

Why is the Leaning Tower of Pisa is leaned?

because it is sinking into the ground the ground it was built on has began to erode and wash away and is creating a void and the weight of the tower leans filling this void
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In Manufacturing

Why is lean production is called lean?

"Lean", I presume you mean "Just in Time" and not that all of the production employees are leaning against the wall because there is nothing for them to do... In lean product… (MORE)
In Italy

Why Leaning Tower of Pisa is leaned?

The towers tilt wasn't intentional , the construction happened in 1173. When it was constructed the weight started to gain, and because it was on soft/inadequate soil it cause… (MORE)
In Italy

When did the leaning tower begin to lean?

The tower began to sink after construction had progressed to the third floor in 1178. This was due to a mere three-meter foundation, set in weak, unstable subsoil, a design th… (MORE)
In Italy

Why the leaning tower of Venice is leaning?

The tower began leaning during construction. It was built on soft soil (clay, sand and mud). The foundation began to settle and the building began to list towards the north.
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