Value Stream Mapping (VSM) is a Lean tool, to visualize the various steps and their contribution to the overall process. Value When a product or service… Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)Click toMore
There are many industry specific international standards other than ISO 9000 family. ISO 9000 family is the most widely used Quality Management System across the… Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)Click toMore
Rapid Improvement Event (RIE) is a 4-5 day process utilizing a team based methodology to apply the lean tools for seeing waste and making immediate improvement.… Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)Click toMore
De-bottlenecking is one of the very good lean tools focus on reducing cycle time and improving throughput. One of the important toll used is to study… Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)Click toMore
In lean Manufacturing, Cellurization or Cellular Manufacturing is used to great affect. These are the Quality control tools used for cycle time reduction and set… Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)Click toMore
Autonomation: Described as “intelligent automation” or “automation with a human touch.” If an abnormal situation arises the machine stops and the worker will stop the… Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)Click toMore
Policy Deployment: A one year plan, reflecting the long-term vision and the 3-5 year strategic planning objectives. A planning/implementation process that focuses on a few,… Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)Click toMore
Andon – Definition A device that calls attention to defects, equipment abnormalities, other problems, or reports the status and needs of a system typically by… Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)Click toMore
Affinity Diagram These Quality Control tools are used in problem Solving as a visual methods such as Affinity diagram and Fish bone diagram. These are… Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)Click toMore
A3 thinking- Definition Forces consensus building; unifies culture around a simple, systematic methodology; also becomes a communication tool that follows a logical narrative and builds… Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)Click toMore