TPS dictionary

TPS dictionary

converting internal set up elements to external

converting internal set up elements to external1.Measure the setup time in the current state.2.Identify the internal and...
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continuous improvement

continuous improvementDeveloping People's Ability through Continuous Improvment The process of the continuous improvemen...
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continuous flow

continuous flowMoving products through a production system without separating them into lots.continuous flow means produ...
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changeover

changeoverChageover means the pross of switching from the production of one product or part number to anther in a machin...
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buffer stock

buffer stockIt is extra stock to have intentionally to prevent a stockout.It is same  as the safe stock.A supply of inpu...
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batch size

batch sizeThe batch size  is The unit that can process the once.How much is the customer Pack Out Quantity?Pack Out Quan...
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Automation with human touch

Automation with human touchWhat is Jidoka?Jidoka means providing machines and operators the ability to detect when an ab...
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Auto Loom

Auto LoomThe auto loom invented by MrlSakichi Toyoda.Sakichi Toyoda invented an automatic loom that would stop automatic...
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auto eject

auto ejectAuto eject is a technique to equip a machine with an automatic unloading device. Auto eject is crucial to free...
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apparent efficiency vs true efficiency

apparent efficiency vs true efficiencyApparent EfficiencyApparent Efficiency means increasing production output with no ...