Lean Production Flashcards
What is time based competition?
This attempts to reduce the lead time (time between generation of idea and production)
Often done by CAD designs or any method that reduces time and prototype costs
What does TQM stand for and what is it?
Total quality management
This considers the efficient usage of all resources in the production
Employees are empowered to be responsible for the work they do
What is Jidoka?
- The process of detecting and rejecting faulty goods at the earliest possible moment on the production line
- If it stops the production then the downtime caused by this costs money
- the Andon lights signs are used to ensure that a problem has either been identified or is being dealt with
What is Kaizen?
The philosophy of ongoing improvement
What are quality circles?
A system where employees are allowed to meet during work hours to discuss problems related work environment and workstations. The quality circles aims to create solutions to any problems that arise
What is JIT?
Just-In-time production
Stock levels are kept intentionally low to reduce storage costs and other benefits that come with holding less stock
What is Kanban?
Used to help to successfully operate a JIT production system.
It aims to help organise components onto the production line at the correct time.
Uses a card system to help the computer to recognise the type of component and where it is needed on the production line
What is cell production?
A form of teamwork where employees are put into teams which are responsible for each part of the production process.
Responsible for quality, health and safety, who performs tasks and when
Theoretically leading to increased motivation
What is the purpose of ergonomics?
To look at the relationship between employee and capital equipment
A good ergonomic design is one where the minimum amount of time is wasted using equipment
