Spaghetti Plot Spaghetti Plot is a method of viewing observations to visualize possible flows through systems. Flows depicted in this way appear like noodles, hence… Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram ShareMore
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: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram ShareMore
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: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram ShareMore
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: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram ShareMore
Autonomation, also known as “automation with a human touch,” is a method of automating certain manufacturing processes while still retaining the skills and knowledge of human workers. This approach combines the best of both worlds – the efficiency and precision of automation with the flexibility and creativity of human workers. Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) FacebookMore
Andons, a Japanese term for “paper lanterns,” are a visual management tool used in the manufacturing industry to communicate production status and identify potential problems in real-time. Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Telegram (Opens in new window)More
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: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram ShareMore
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: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram ShareMore
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: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram ShareMore
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: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram ShareMore