Ch6: FMEA, TPS, & TQM Flashcards
1
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system
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set of functions or activities within an organization that work together for the aim of the organization
2
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FMEA
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Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
- used to evaluate potential failure modes and their causes
- prioritizes potential failures according to their risk and drives actions to eliminate or reduce their likelihood of occurrence
3
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Poka Yoke
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mistake-proofing
- achieving 0 defects
4
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Poka Yoke examples
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- USB units
- dryer stops when the door is open
- parking garages have low clearance abrs
5
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cellular manufacturing
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product focused cells, flexible equipment, high visibility, easy to monitor quality
6
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TPS
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toyota production system
7
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Elements of TPS (6)
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- All processes are driven to be in control and capable
- Problems are natural and are good opportunities to learn
- Every activity must add value
- Heijunka - make what they want when they want it
- Human infrastructure
- Effective Facility Layouts
8
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MUDA
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- uselessness
- eliminate MUDA
9
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Role of Management (6)
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- Responsible for culture of mutual trust
- Serve as coaches & facilitators
- Support culture with appropriate incentive system including non-monetary
- Responsible for developing workers
- Provide multi-functional training
- Facilitate teamwork
10
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effective facility layouts (2)
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- Cellular Manufacturing
2. U-shaped lines
11
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Cellular manufacturing
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- producing similar products using cells or groups of team members
- major advantage is that material flow is significantly improved, which reduces the distanced travelled by materials
12
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U-shaped lines
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allows material handler to quickly drop off materials and pick up finished work
13
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TPS philosophy
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a system will deteriorate without constant attention
14
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JIT
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- producing and delivering the right parts in the right quantities at the right time at the right locations
15
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Kanban system
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at toyota it means a small sign displayed in front of a worker
- helps visibility
