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The following documents are purely aide-memoirs and are designed to help you understand what is kaizen and what is lean. If you require further assistance do not hesitate to contact us
Autonomation is automation with a human touch
Heijunka is a Japanese term for a level loading of demand
Jiodoka is a device that will stop a process if an error (defective part) occurs
Muda used to be known as the 7 wastes
◆ One Piece Flow
One Piece Flow is a fundamental element of becoming lean
Generally, poka-yoke refers to simple fool proofing devices that are employed to prevent errors occurring
Standard work is a tool that defines the interaction of the operator and machine in producing a part or the office worker participating in a process
Takt time is calculated by dividing the available time in a day divided by the day's units of sale
If you would prefer a more comprehensive listing of kaizen and lean terms please refer to the our kaizen glossary
Autonomation is automation with a human touch
Heijunka is a Japanese term for a level loading of demand
Jiodoka is a device that will stop a process if an error (defective part) occurs
Muda used to be known as the 7 wastes
◆ One Piece Flow
One Piece Flow is a fundamental element of becoming lean
Generally, poka-yoke refers to simple fool proofing devices that are employed to prevent errors occurring
Problem solving is about getting to the root cause (root cause analysis) of a problem so that it never occurs again
A pull system is where we stop pushing orders through a system based on inaccurate forecasts and instead couple the system to the customer and focus on the value stream
- QFD - Quality Function Deployment
- SMED - Single Minute Exchange Of Dies
Standard work is a tool that defines the interaction of the operator and machine in producing a part or the office worker participating in a process
Takt time is calculated by dividing the available time in a day divided by the day's units of sale
- TPM - Total Productive Maintenance
If you would prefer a more comprehensive listing of kaizen and lean terms please refer to the our kaizen glossary
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