Basics Chapter 11 & 12

Question 1

Lean Management - 3 subcategories w. definitions & Methods

Answer 1

Lean Manufacturing
o Optimise Value Adding processes to eliminate waste & improve quality
=> Production System & Six Sigma

Lean Development
o Optimise product development by using lean principles
=> Innovation Management & Simultaneous Engineering

Lean Administration
o Optimise information processes and office work
=> business process management

Question 2

Lean Management - Elementary Methods

Answer 2

• 3M : Muda, Muri, Mura
• 6M: Man, Machine, Milieu, Material, Methods, Measurement
• 5S: Sorting, Stabilisation, Systematic Cleaning, Standardisation, Self discipline