Two Main Elements :
1. Automation with human intelligence. (Example: Printer checks for low ink level)
2. Process stops to initiate action at point of occurrence. Countermeasure implemented to prevent repeat occurrence
Three Reasons to Stop a Process : Defective Material - Material Shortage - Equipment Breakdown
Just-in-Time provides the customer what is needed, when it is needed, in the quantity it is needed.
Three main elements
1. Single Piece Flow: Completing the process from start to finish continuously.
2. Pull Production: A system in which each process takes what it needs from the preceding process when it needs it and in the exact amount needed
3. TAKT Time: Frequency at which unit should be completed in order to meet customer demand
Kaizen means “Change for the better” or “Continuous Improvement”
A hands-on process of short duration to develop iterative solutions, with each iteration an improvement on the last.
Why implement ?
Motivation of employees - Waste reduction - Productivity increase - Quality improvement - Just In Time Delivery - Customer satisfaction
– Look for Ideas Everywhere – Get Your Hands Dirty – Participation of technicians/experts – they are the one who know the work (at least 50%)
– Tools Target Process Waste – Just Do It…20% Plan, 40% Do, 40% Re-Do – Trystorm…try-observe-improve, over & over
– Creativity Vs $$ … Spend $$ as if it were your own