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Cellularization or Cellular Manufacturing

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

What is Autonomation

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

What is Andon

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

What is A3 thinking

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

Thinking of waste and avoidance of waste – Some early thoughts

Thinking of waste and Avoidance of Waste Continuing from the previous success of Arsenal of Venice in the great tradition of manufacturing there are some… 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

What is 5S and 6S

5S and 6S are the basic tools for organizing the workplace. They are the used for improving the work place culture. They are used organization of… 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

Lean and Arsenal of Venice – earliest example of production excellence

Lean and Arsenal of Venice When i read about lean and Arsenal of Venice which was earliest known example of production excellence. While talking about… 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

What is 5S Methodology

The 5S methodology is a technique used to establish and maintain quality environment in an organisation. The name stands for 5 Japanese words Mr. Hiroyuki… 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

TAKT time, Lead time and Cycle time

While we are implementing lean we come across three mostly used terms for calculating the Time Spent i.e, Takt Time, Lead Time and Cycle time… 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