- Topics: [[Organization]] --- - Production leveling, also known as **production smoothing** or – by its Japanese original term – heijunka. - A method to **reduce unevenness and waste**, with the goal of producing goods at a constant rate to **adapt** to and meet demand. - For example, production for _x_ may need to decrease next month, considering there's an increase need for _y_. This adjustment will reduce surplus of _x_ and ensures that _y_ can be produced and delivered [[Just in time management]]. ## See also - [[Heijunka box]]