refine (v)

Ohno and Shingo also rolled out a continuous improvement system to ensure production methods could be refined on an ongoing basis instead of in stages.

Numerous companies and universities are working to refine methods and practical experience is being fed into the next generation of lean production.

The widespread use of lean production has not only helped refine the associated methods, it has also ensured the continued development of the tools and equipment used to put it into action in the workplace.

verfeinern (v)

refinar (v)