Lean Manufacturing
What is Lean Manufacturing?
Lean Manufacturing is a manufacturing methodology that is focused on eliminating waste, where waste is defined as anything that does not add value for the customer. Lean Manufacturing Video Below.
In addition to demonstrating the importance of high-performing idea systems for lean, this research provides insight into why such systems are relatively rare: 1 the predominance of the suggestion-box paradigm; and 2 they frequently require significant and difficult changes in operating practices. Key words: idea system, lean, organizational learning, suggestion system.
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High-performing idea systems which the authors define as those that implement 12 or more ideas per employee per year, were found to be a major factor in successful lean initiatives, for three reasons. First, they created a "lean manufacturing culture" of daily improvement. Second, they addressed improvement opportunities that were difficult for managers to spot. Third, they promoted rapid organizational learning.
Lean Manufacturing Defined
Lean Manufacturing Defined Lean Manufacturing Defined is a comprehensive term referring to manufacturing methodologies based on maximizing value and minimizing waste in the manufacturing process. Lean manufacturing has evolved in North America from its beginnings in the Toyota Production System [TPS] in Japan. Many of the most recognizable phrases, including …
Lean Manufacturing Takt Time
Lean Manufacturing Takt Time by Alzatex Lean Manufacturing Takt Time is the pace of production manufacturing one piece every 34 seconds that aligns production with customer demand. In other words, it is how fast you need to manufacture product in order to fill your customer orders. Lean Manufacturing Takt Time …
Lean Manufacturing Andon
Lean Manufacturing Andon – Explained Andon is derived from a Japanese term for a type of paper lantern. In manufacturing, Andon systems provide visual feedback to the plant floor. Typically, Andon systems indicate line status, show when assistance is needed (e.g. supervisor or maintenance calls), and empower operators to stop …
Lean Manufacturing KPI
Lean Manufacturing KPI – Key Performance Indicators Lean Manufacturing KPI are measurements and metrics that support and facilitate achieving critical goals of the organization. Lean Manufacturing KPI are very important for understanding and improving manufacturing performance; both from the lean manufacturing perspective of eliminating waste and from the corporate perspective …
Lean Manufacturing Education
Lean Manufacturing Education & Training It is very obvious that the success of Toyota and other world class manufacturing organizations is based on creating a continuous improvement culture. One key element to achieve this culture is proper training and lean manufacturing education. The mistake most organizations make is rolling out …
Lean Manufacturing Key Elements That Make Sense
Lean Manufacturing Key Elements That Make Sense What seems to be lacking in most unsuccessful lean endeavors are what seem to be the key elements of a foundation for lean. Total employee involvement and management commitment. Some manufacturing executive have been heard to say they expected lean implementation to be …
Lean Implementation Steps
Lean Implementation Steps You Can Use Because of the increasing pressure from customers and competition to reduce costs in the current recession, many companies want to begin lean implementation. Like any other major change, effective lean implementation steps begin with a good plan. Learning what it takes to go lean …
Seven Deadly Wastes
Seven Deadly Wastes – The Essence Of Lean The Core Idea of lean manufacturing is actually quite simple, relentlessly work on eliminating the seven deadly wastes from the manufacturing process. What exactly is waste? The Seven Deadly Wastes can take on many forms, but the basic idea is to eliminate …
Lean Manufacturing OEE
Lean Manufacturing 5s Improvements Lean Manufacturing 5S is a system for creating and maintaining an organized, disciplined workplace. We usually use the terms Sort, Set In Order or Straighten, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain or self discipline. Sort entails removing all supplies, information, equipment, and materials from the work area that …
Lean Manufacturing 5S
Lean Manufacturing 5s Improvements Lean Manufacturing 5S is a system for creating and maintaining an organized, disciplined workplace. We usually use the terms Sort, Set In Order or Straighten, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain or self discipline. Sort entails removing all supplies, information, equipment, and materials from the work area that …