TPS dictionary

TPS dictionary

skills training matrix board

skills training matrix board Managers should always provide training for operators. The skills training board is the bas...
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seven major losses in machinary

seven major losses in machinary ①Equipment failure ②Set-up & adjustment ③Cutting blade change ④Start-up⑤Minor stoppage &...
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setup reduction

setup reduction Changeover Changeover means the process of switching from the production of one product or part number t...
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safety stock

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

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

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

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

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

Process Study The Process Study Sheet is used to define and record the time for work elements in a process. Before timin...
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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...