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[Lean Tool] Hoshin Kanri (Policy Deployment) [What Is It?] Align the goals of the company (Strategy), with the plans of middle management (Tactics) and the work performed on the plant floor (Action). [How Does It Help?] 
Ensures that progress towards strategic goals is consistent and thorough – eliminating the waste that comes from poor communication and inconsistent direction.
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