Lean Glossary
Demand Levelling involves using external techniques to remove the variation when there are big swings in the volume of customer demand. Classic techniques involve bargains
Changeover time is the measurement of the cycle time from the moment the last good part of the previous process is produced to the moment
Changeover Reduction is the practice of dramatically reducing or eliminating the time to change from one method or unit to another. This concept is also
Batching is the practice of making large lots of a particular item to gain economic efficiencies. Although the assumption is that it increases efficiency, batching
The 8 Wastes refer to a list of issues that get in the way of process flow and cause stagnation. The list consists of Defects,
summary Summary Template What are the 5 Whys? 5 Whys is a simple but effective method of analyzing and solving problems by asking âwhyâ five
summary Summary Template What is a Leader Process Walk? The Leader Process Walk means going to where the work actually occurs. The Leader Process Walk
Perfection is the concept of reflecting the iterative and continuous nature of process improvement. Process participants are expected to pursue perfection by conducting successive cycles of
summary Summary Template What is Standard Work? Standard Work is a precise explanation of the current best practices for carrying out the steps of a
PDCA is a four-step methodology for problem-solving. PDCA stands for Plan Do Check Act/Adjust. It can also stand for Plan Do Study Act. This methodology
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