For a long time, I've heard the phrase “the hidden factory” used to describe various forms of waste in a factory, including rework operations and activity.
I was surprised to hear Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun refer to this in a news story using a similar phrase, “shadow factory.”
Boeing Wants to Close Its ‘Shadow Factories.' It Would Be a Positive Step.
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