BU395 Chapter Notes - Chapter 15: Lean Manufacturing, Wok, Value Stream Mapping
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Just-in-time (jit) production system in which processing and movement of parts/modules/work-in-process occur just as they are needed, usually in small batches. Lean production jit in a broad sense, is a philosophy of waste reduction and continuous improvement. A family of products is a smooth, even, swift flow of materials, information, or work through the steps of the production process. The workload should be distributed evenly among the workstations. This goal includes the elimination of unevenness and overburden. Disruptions upset the smooth flow of products through the production system and cause variability. A flexible system is one that is robust enough to handle a mix of products and changes in the level of output, while still maintaining balance and throughput speed. The existence of these wastes is an indication that improvement is possible. Products should be designed with the customer voice in mind. Products should be designed for easy manufacturing and assembly this speeds up the process.
