In contrast to traditional stock-heavy supply chains, a lean supply chain minimizes buffers and instead relies on accurate demand forecasting, rapid cycle times, and tight coordination between supplier, manufacturer, and distributor.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lean_management#Supply_chain
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