TPS dictionary

TPS dictionary

skills training matrix board

skills training matrix boardManagers should always provide training for operators. The skills training board isthe basis...
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seven major losses in machinary

seven major losses in machinary①Equipment failure②Set-up & adjustment③Cutting blade change④Start-up⑤Minor stoppage & idl...
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setup reduction

setup reductionChangeoverChangeover means the process of switching from the production of one product or part number to ...
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safety stock

safety stockSafety stock is an additional quantity of an item held in inventory in order to reduce the risk that the ite...
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root cause

root causeA root cause is an initiating cause of a causal chain which leads to an outcome or effect of interest. Commonl...
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right sized equipment

right sized equipmentIn order to place equipment in the production flow ,we need equipment which runs at the rate to mat...
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Pull System

Pull SystemPull Systems are another very important Lean Manufacturing concept. Traditional manufacturing used the “push”...
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production analysis board

production analysis boardproduction analysis board  is a display that must be located at the exit of the cell (or the li...
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Process Study

Process StudyThe Process Study Sheet is used to define and record the time for work elements in a process. Before timing...
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Process Capacity sheeet

The Process Capacity Chart is used to calculate the capacity of each machine to confirm true capacity and to identify an...