BS8- Lean Production

Question 1

What is jidoka?

Answer 1

This is a process for building into the production process an ability to detect and reject faulty goods and components at the earliest possible moment in the production of the goods.

Question 2

Identify the possible benefits and drawbacks of implementing judoka

Answer 2

Benefits- it means that faulty products are a lot less likely to go out to the consumer

Drawbacks- it can take longer however it is worthwhile for the results

Question 3

What is Kanban- just in time

Answer 3

This is a method whereby levels of stock are kept low in order to reduce the amount of space required for storing stock. By ordering stock in smaller quantities but with frequent deliveries, the business is able to hold less stock which keeps costs lower.

Question 4

Identify the possible benefits and drawbacks of implementing kanban-just in time 

Answer 4

Benefits-Lower stock holding means a reduction in storage space which saves rent and insurance costs
-As stock is only obtained when it is needed, less working capital is tied up in stock

Drawbacks-There is little room for mistakes as minimal stock is kept for re-working faulty product
-Production is very reliant on suppliers and if stock is not delivered on time, the whole production schedule can be delayed