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Focused Improvement Training. CAP-Do and the 16 Major Losses
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Read More »Introduction to the Toyota Production System (TPS)
Brief history of Manufacturing 1980’s OPEC oil embargo drives up fuel prices, Japan imports small cars with increased fuel mileage. How we learned about TPS Quality of cars – but not right awayPilgrimages – Hayes, Wheelwright, ClarkJoint ventures – Nummi-Geo…Japanese NA operations-Georgetown, KYJapanese sages- Ohno, Shingo, MondenAmerican translation – “Lean”,…
Read More »Steps to create Value Stream Mapping
A VALUE STREAM MAP IS… A tool that helps visualize and understand the flow of material and information as a product or service makes its way through the value stream: A high-level map that visually presents the flow of a product or service from supplier to customer and can be…
Read More »Types of material replenishment systems
Push System Focuses on maximizing output, optimization of resource utilization (man and machine) A traditional system of production and material planning Relies on Material Requirements Planning (MRP) Production is often in monthly buckets Computer generated schedules Production is usually in batches at every work station Long lead times No visual…
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4M Analysis Process
The purpose of this procedure is to define the steps to do a 4M …
