GCM 372 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Sakichi Toyoda, Toyota Production System, Lean Manufacturing
14 Feb 2020
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Graphic arts can be simplified to the following 7 processes: ordering, designing, production. Actions within the company to meet new goals and objectives. Often follows a specific methodology (recipe) to generate successful results. Series of actions taken by process owners to: A systematic approach to identifying and eliminating waste through continuous improvement by flowing the product at the demand of the customer. Originally a japanese methodology known as the toyota production system. Lean manufacturing centers around placing small stockpiles of inventory in designed by sakichi toyoda strategic locations around the assembly line, instead of in centralized warehouses. The guiding principles of lean manufacturing must be understood by all employees, from senior management to the floor, in order for its benefits to be achieved. The lean manufacturing method has much in common with the total quality. Both tqm & lean manufacturing strategies empowerworkerson the assembly line. There are seven major categories of waste inherent inmost production environments:
