Lean Manufactring

Question 1

What is it meant by the term poke-yoke

Answer 1

Poka-yoke (ポカヨケ ?) [poka yoke] is a Japanese term that means “mistake-proofing”. This helps an equipment operator avoid mistakes

Question 2

What is it meant by just- in -time

Answer 2

Just-in-time (JIT) manufacturing, also known as just-in-time production or the Toyota production system (TPS), is a methodology aimed primarily at reducing flow times within production as well as response times from suppliers and to customers.

Question 3

What is lean manufacturing

Answer 3

Lean manufacturing or lean production, often simply “lean”, is a systematic method for the elimination of waste within a manufacturing system. Lean also takes into account waste created through overburden and waste created through unevenness in work loads.

Question 4

What is it meant by the term Kaizen

Answer 4

Kaizen (Continuous Improvement) is a strategy where employees at all levels of a company work together proactively to achieve regular, incremental improvements to the manufacturing process. In a sense, it combines the collective talents within a company to create a powerful engine for improvement