Lean Advancement Initiative (LAI)

This research initiative focuses on the use of lean practices — integrated product and process development, optimized product flow, and employee growth — to improve aerospace businesses. The LAI Consortium identifies industry best practices and studies key aspects of industrial operations, defense acquisition, and aerospace production. LAI examines all elements of aerospace systems, including airframes, avionics, engines, subsystems, and government and industrial support items.

Contact:
Nicolene Hengen, nhengen@mit.edu
77 Massachusetts Avenue
Room 41-205
Cambridge, MA 02139
Tel: 617-253-7633
Fax: 617-258-7845

Web site:
http://lean.mit.edu

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