LEAN WEEK ENGLISH

2. System A production system where work is initiated based on actual customer demand rather than forecasts. It helps reduce overproduction and inventory waste.
4. A visual scheduling system that helps manage workflow and inventory. It uses cards or signals to indicate when new work should begin, ensuring just-in-time production and avoiding overproduction.
5. A Japanese term for "waste." It refers to any activity or process that does not add value to the customer, such as excess inventory, waiting time, or unnecessary motion.
6. The smooth and uninterrupted movement of work, materials, or information through a process to reduce delays and inefficiencies.
9. The series of steps or activities required to deliver a product or service to the customer. It includes both value-adding and non-value-adding steps, with a focus on eliminating waste.
11. Activities or processes that do not add value to the customer, such as overproduction, waiting, or unnecessary motion.

1. The primary focus of LEAN processes, aiming to deliver value by improving quality, speed, and efficiency.
2. A mistake-proofing technique designed to prevent errors or defects in a process. It involves creating mechanisms or systems that make it impossible to perform a task incorrectly.
3. The rate at which a product must be completed to meet customer demand. It is calculated by dividing the available production time by the customer demand.
7. The actual location where work is done; often visited to observe processes, identify issues, and engage with employees.
8. Continuous improvement. It focuses on small, incremental changes that collectively lead to significant improvements in processes, efficiency, and quality.
10. A workplace organization method that stands for Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain. It helps create a clean, organized, and efficient work environment.