Lean Production Flashcards
Lean production
An approach to production that empathises the elimination of waste in all aspects of production processes
Kaizen
Continuous improvement
A benefit of kaizen
Small changes less likely to require large capital investment
Disadvantage of kaizen
Employees may be reluctant to make any suggestions on how to improve the production process as their jobs may be effected
Cell production
Production processes split into groups/cells
Advantage of cell production
Workers can become multi skilled
Disadvantage of cell production
Closeness of cell members may cause disagreements
Ergonomics
The study of peoples efficiency in their working environment
Disadvantage of ergonomics
Customisation for each employee may come at a cost
Advantage of ergonomics
Time based savings in using machines and equipment
Total quality management
A management that focuses on satisfying customers through empowering employees to be an active part of continuous quality improvement
TQM advantages
All workers and management have ownership and responsibility for quality
TQM disadvantages
Difficult to allocate responsibility for errors
Relies on all staff being motivated and highly skilled
Good communication skills are needed to be successful
Jidoka
Quality at the source
Advantages of jidoka
Detects faults early
