Ch 8 Process Management Flashcards
why is lean production important? pick 3
reduction of waste
continuous improvement
channel integration
explain the 7 primary concerns and objectives of lean production
waste reduction lean supply chain relationships lean layouts inventory & setup time reduction small batch scheduling continuous improvement workforce empowerment
what does the Toyota Production System have to do with JIT and lean production?
originally created as Toyota Production System (TPS)
how is lean thinking associated with SCM?
cross-training
quickly moving products in the production system
what are the seven wastes?
overproducing waiting transportation over-processing excess inventory excess movement scrap and rework
what are the Five-Ss?
Sort Set in order Sweep Standardize Self-discipline
advantages of making small, frequent purchases from just a few suppliers
reduce average inventory levels
develop lean supply chain relationships
why should lean layouts be visual?
makes it easy for operators at one processing center to monitor work at other centers
what are manufacturing cells?
process similar parts or components saving duplication of equipment & labor
why are manufacturing cells u-shaped?
to facilitate easier operator & material movements
why are reducing lot sizes and increasing setups common practices in most lean production settings?
smoother running org with less inventory investment
what are kanbans ?
small production batches
why are kanbans used?
they generate demand for parts at all stages of production creating a “pull” system
what is kaizen?
continuous approach to reduce process, delivery & quality problems
why is kaizen important?
reduce machine breakdown, setup, & internal quality problems
what is the linkage between lean systems and environmental sustainability?
reduce the cost of environmental mngt which leads to improved environment performance
