Definitions
Green/Clean Industrial Deal: these are constitional targets of the EU, represented by the the EU
Commission. They are supported by EU and national fundings. Here we refer to the them in abbreviated
as the „Deal“.
LEAN: a working method including tools and mindset.
•It originates in the Automotive Industry in the 1950s as „Toyota Production System“ and has since the 1990s
transformed the complete Automotive Industry and other efficiency driven sectors.
•It is a mandatory transformative step, sustainability as well as digitalization. Only LEAN operations can become
clean and smart.
LEAN/AGILE Project Management: a project management workframe to plan and execute projects.
It involves all stakeholders and applies LEAN principles to reach demanding targets effectively and efficiently.
•Values: Focus, openess, courage, commitment and respect.
•Principles: Individuals, functionality, customer value/corporate targets and flexibility.
•Early learnings and iterations replace late failures: workforce decides HOW things get done.
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