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- 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.
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- 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.