The phrase "a more lean and" is not correct in standard written English.
The correct form would be "a leaner and" when comparing two or more things.
Example: "We aim to create a leaner and more efficient production process."
Alternatives: "a slimmer and" or "a more streamlined and".
With the advent of the new challenge to design a more lean and responsive computer-integrated manufacturing system, firms have been striving to achieve a coherent interaction between technology, organisation, and people to meet this challenge.
Richard Hunter, head of equities at Hargreaves Lansdown Stockbrokers, said BP's results were in line with expectations and its transformation into "a more lean and focused business is well under way".
As Marcus told us a few weeks ago, he's reorganizing the organization, particularly in product and engineering, into a more lean, and agile company when it comes to innovation and product development.
Jim Farley, the head of the European business, said: "We are creating a far more lean and efficient business that can deliver healthy returns and earn future investment.
For better or worse, this version seems a bit more lean and focused.
Tenderloin works especially well for this application, but any cut of beef that is slightly more lean and a bit more firm will work, too (prime rib, for example, would not be ideal as it is rather soft and has a lot of fat).
Oil producers and oil-services companies are quickly trying to become more lean and efficient.
"The great thing about the tablet is you have all the screen real estate to play with and, in general, a more lean-in experience," Tom Conrad, the CTO and executive vice president of product at Pandora, said in an interview with The Huffington Post.
Cut out refined carbs and eat more lean protein and vegetables.
Their conclusion: Having more lean tissue and less fat may more accurately predict a patient's survival chances.
