Lean
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 »What is Error-Proofing or Poka-Yoke
A strategy of implementing “fail-safe mechanisms” to prevent a process from producing defects.A timeless common-sense concept that was more recently popularized by Japanese industrial engineer Shigeo Shingo. Error-proofing is a philosophy whereby it is unacceptable to make even a very small number of defects or mistakes, and the only way…
Read More »Improve Phase. Identify The Vital Xs And Implementable Solutions
To make certain that you are heading down the right path, you should determine whether the Xs you have identified (vital Xs) as being in need of improvement are critical elements or operating parameters.
Read More »Japanese terminology for 5S is seiri, seiton, seiso, seiketsu, and shitsuke
A program to reduce operational steps and improve the overall cleanliness of a work area making it safer and more productive. Step 1. Sort Removing from the workplace all items that are not needed for current production operations. Leaving only the bare essentials: Sort out what is really necessary and…
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