4GI
Across
- 2. documented step-by-step task instructions for consistency (3)
- 7. visual signal system controlling production and material flow
- 10. fixed route for regular material delivery (2)
- 16. unequal workload across production stations (2)
- 17. overburden on workers or equipment
- 18. workplace organization method sort, set, shine, standardize, sustain(ac.)
- 20. producing goods in groups or lots (2)
- 23. stored basic materials for production (2)
- 24. time to complete one production unit (2)
- 25. partially completed products in production system (3)
- 30. meeting needs without harming future resources
- 33. system minimizing waste and maximizing value (2)
- 35. unevenness or variability in processes
- 36. cause-and-effect diagram identifying problem sources fishbone
- 37. required production pace to meet customer demand (2)
- 39. visiting workplace to observe real processes (2)
- 41. continuous small improvements involving all employees
- 43. ratio of productive time to total available time (2)
- 44. producing only what is needed, when needed, minimal inventory (3)
- 49. grid evaluating risk by likelihood and impact (2)
- 51. tool board with outlines for easy identification (2)
- 52. U-shaped layout for flexible workflow (2)
- 53. visual diagram of material and information flow (3)
- 54. quality method reducing defects using statistical control (2)
- 55. total time from order to delivery (2)
- 60. producing items one at a time without batching (2)
- 64. scheduled maintenance to avoid breakdowns (2)
- 67. unnecessary movement of workers or machines (2)
- 71. study of waiting lines and service systems (2)
- 72. recognizing potential sources of harm (2)
- 73. visual representation of process steps (2)
- 75. designing work to fit human capabilities and reduce strain
- 77. repair after equipment failure occurs (2)
- 78. muda mura muri waste concepts (4)
Down
- 1. production based on forecast not actual demand (2)
- 3. achieving best performance under constraints
- 4. evaluating potential hazards and impacts (2)
- 5. production triggered by real customer demand (2)
- 6. production smoothing to reduce variability (2)
- 8. layout showing movement paths in workspace (2)
- 9. waste non-value-added activity
- 11. excess inventory beyond demand needs
- 12. equal distribution of tasks across workers or machines (2)
- 13. mistake-proofing device preventing human errors
- 14. designing systems to reduce risks and accidents (2)
- 15. flow of goods from supplier to customer (2)
- 19. Key Performance Indicator measuring performance success(ac.)
- 21. bar chart showing frequency distribution of data
- 22. method to identify the main cause of a problem (3)
- 26. rate at which inventory is used and replaced (2)
- 27. workplace organization method for efficiency and cleanliness(ac.)
- 28. timeline chart showing project tasks and durations (2)
- 29. defects overproduction waiting motion transport inventory overprocessing skills
- 31. uneven movement causing delays or idle time (2)
- 32. grouping machines for efficient flow of similar products (2)
- 34. OEE measure of availability performance quality (3)
- 38. focusing on system constraint to improve flow (3)
- 40. Return On Investment profit relative to cost(ac.)
- 42. marking unnecessary items for removal (2)
- 45. equalizing work across production line stations (2)
- 46. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health(ac.)
- 47. ongoing effort to enhance processes (2)
- 48. direct transfer from inbound to outbound transport (2)
- 50. Single-Minute Exchange of Die fast changeover technique (ac.)
- 56. 80/20 rule focusing on major causes of problems
- 57. late product delivery beyond planned schedule (2)
- 58. major equipment losses reducing OEE (2)
- 59. percentage of faulty products in production (2)
- 61. automation with human intelligence stops when defect occurs
- 62. signal card authorizing production or movement (2)
- 63. operator loads machines in sequence self-running process (3)
- 65. identifying slowest point limiting system capacity
- 66. execution of a plan or process in practice
- 68. First-In-First-Out material flow system (ac.)
- 69. iterative questioning technique to find root cause (2)
- 70. output achieved relative to input used
- 74. Define Measure Analyze Improve Control process improvement (ac.)
- 76. Plan Do Check Act continuous improvement loop (ac.)