Italian mathematician, Pareto, showed that 80% of frequency is caused by 20% of the issues.

An andon is a tool of visual management, originating from the Japanese for 'lamp' and is a set of lights placed on machi [..]

Rapid Process Improvement following a standard format

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A confirmed process to creatively and efficiently generate a high volume of ideas through an approach that is [..]

A production line where the only human activity is to 'chaku' or 'load' the machines. The machines eject the f [..]

A basic principle of lean production cell layout is that the flow of material and the motion of people [..]

Manufacturing cycle time is often confused with production lead-time. Cycle time is the time it takes to do one [..]

The elements of work are