Lean manufacturing tools are designed to help manufacturers reduce waste and maximize efficiency through continual improvement. By using a combination of tools like value stream mapping, 5S, Kaizen events, and more, manufacturers are able to identify areas of inefficiency, identify customer needs and preferences, optimize processes, reduce costs and increase customer satisfaction. Lean Manufacturing tools also focus on employee engagement by providing the means for workers to contribute their skills and effort towards improvement initiatives. With these tools, companies can become more agile and efficient while delivering a higher quality product at a lower cost.