JIT, Lean & Supply Chain

Question 1

Prodution system in which processing and movement of parts/modules/work-in-process occur just as they are needed, usually in small batches.

Answer 1

just-in-time (JIT)

Question 2

JIT in a broad sense, is a philosophy of waste reduction and continuous improvement.

Answer 2

lean production

Question 3

The maximum time allowed at each workstation to complete its set of tasks on a unit. Also called the cycle time.

Answer 3

takt time

Question 4

A system for reducing changeover time.

Answer 4

single-minute exchange of die (SMED)

Question 5

Any mechanism that helps an equipment operator avoid mistakes. Its purpose is to eliminate product defects by preventing, correcting, or drawing attention to human errors as they occur.

Answer 5

poka-yoke

Question 6

Intelligent automation; if an abnormal situation arises, the machine automatically stops, preventing production of defective products.

Answer 6

autonomation

Question 7

Japanese term for quality at the source; avoid passing defective products to the following workstation, and stop and fix the problem.

Answer 7

jidoka

Question 8

A set of lights used at each workstation to signal problems or slowdowns.

Answer 8

andon

Question 9

Based on MRP plan, a batch of items is made and pushed to the next work centre as it is completed.

Answer 9

push system

Question 10

Based directly on customer demand, a work centre pulls items from the preceding work centre as they are needed.

Answer 10

pull system

Question 11

Card that communicates demand for a batch of an item to the preceding work centre.

Answer 11

kanban

Question 12

Keeping equipment in good operating condition and replacing parts that have a tendency to fail before they do fail.

Answer 12

preventive maintenance

Question 13

Keeping the workplace clean and free of unnecessary things.

Answer 13

housekeeping

Question 14

A visual tool to systematically examine the flow of materials and information.

Answer 14

value stream mapping