Lean Production Flashcards
1
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Kaizen
A
Continuous improvements, small incremental changes.
2
Q
Cell Production
A
Team working where production processes are split into cells.
3
Q
Ergonomics
A
Relationship between employee and capital equipment being used.
4
Q
Total quality management
A
Efficient usage of resources, all employees involved.
5
Q
Time based management
A
General approach that recognises the importance of time and seeks to reduce level of wasted time. Requires flexible working practices.
6
Q
Jidoka
A
An ability to detect and reject faulty goods at the earliest possible moment.
7
Q
Kanban
A
Linked to jit where inputs arrive when they are needed.
