15: DELIVER: Lean synchroization

Question 1

whats lean synchronization

Answer 1

Is to deliver the exactly what the customer wants (in-time, exact quantities) at the lowest possible cost rate. Official definition ‘’Lean synchronization aims to meet demand instantaneously, with perfect quality and no waste’’

Question 2

difference between traditional and JIT

Answer 2

Traditional: push system, high capacity utilization
JIT: pull system, np inventory, low capacity utilization

Question 3

the lean philosophy

Answer 3

eliminate waste, continuous improvement, involve everyone

Question 4

‘involvement of everyone’ principle

Answer 4

to eliminate all forms of waste, aka any activity that does not add value. Lean synchronization can also be called the respect-for-humans system since it encourages involving all employees of the operation and empowering them. Their basic principles are; discipline, flexibility, equality, autonomy, development of personnel, quality of working environment and creativity. Furthermore, It also consists of a variety of tools and techniques for improving the operation’s performance continuously. In short; waste reduction, involving everyone and continuous improvement.

Question 5

continuous improvement Japanese name

Answer 5

kaizen

Question 6

7 types of waste (MOOD WIT)

Answer 6

motion
over-production
over-processing
defectives
waiting time
inventory
transport

Question 7

value stream mapping

Answer 7

end-to-end system mapping, distinguishes value-adding and non-value-adding activities. It works on the big picture rather than just optimizing individual processes

Question 8

River and rocks analogy

Answer 8

Reduce inventory of operation to see the problems

Question 9

JIT

Answer 9

producing items only when they are needed. The JIT or Lean approach deliveries are only made on request. It encourages team based problem solving, job enrichment, job rotation and multi skilling.