TPS dictionary

TPS dictionary

converting internal set up elements to external

converting internal set up elements to external 1.Measure the setup time in the current state. 2.Identify the internal a...
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continuous improvement

continuous improvement Developing People's Ability through Continuous Improvment  The process of the continuous improvem...
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continuous flow

continuous flow Moving products through a production system without separating them into lots. continuous flow means pro...
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changeover

changeover Chageover means the pross of switching from the production of one product or part number to anther in a machi...
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buffer stock

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

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

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

Auto Loom The auto loom invented by MrlSakichi Toyoda. Sakichi Toyoda invented an automatic loom that would stop automat...
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auto eject

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

apparent efficiency vs true efficiency Apparent Efficiency Apparent Efficiency means increasing production output with n...