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Discover the power of Lean operations and Just-in-Time (JIT) practices in achieving instant demand fulfillment, quality excellence, and waste reduction. Explore techniques like Kaizen for continuous improvement and set-up reduction to streamline processes. Learn about key concepts like Andon lights, Kanban systems, and leveled scheduling for optimized production. This comprehensive guide will help you master the principles of Lean operations and JIT to boost efficiency and competitiveness in your business.
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Chapter 15 Leanoperations and JIT Source: Tibbet and Britten
Just-in-time (JIT) A method of planning and control and an operations philosophy that aims to meet demand instantaneously with perfect quality and no waste. Kaizen Japanese term for continuous improvement. Set-up reduction The process of reducing the time taken to change over a process from one activity to the next; also called single minute exchange of dies (SMED) after its origins in the metal pressing industry. Key Terms Test
Single minute exchange of dies (SMED) Alternative term for set-up reduction. Andon A light above a workstation that indicates its state: whether working, waiting for work, broken down, etc. Andon lights may be used to stop the whole line when one station stops. Key Terms Test
Kanban Japanese term for card or signal; it is a simple controlling device that is used to authorize the release of materials in pull control systems such as those used in JIT. Levelled scheduling (Heijunka) The idea that the mix and volume of activity should even out over time so as to make output routine and regular, sometimes known by the Japanese term ‘heijunka’. Key Terms Test
