Gemba is a Japanese word and means ‘real place’ in English. Gemba, a Lean Manufacturing technique, is used to identify inefficiencies in the workplace and make improvements. Businesses that want to make continuous improvements in issues such as productivity, safety and production within the company should understand Gemba in the best way. In this blog […]
How can you maintain efficiency in Lean Manufacturing when unexpected bottlenecks occur on the production line? You can continue reading our article for answers. What is a Bottleneck and How Does It Occur in the Manufacturing Process? A bottleneck is a slowdown or stoppage in a production process due to demands above the capacity of […]
In this blog post, we will discuss what Jidoka is, its relationship with Lean Manufacturing and how it is applied. What is Jidoka? Jidioka is a lean manufacturing principle in which machines automatically stop working when they detect an abnormal situation and operators try to correct the fault in order to prevent the recurrence of […]
Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) is a method of evaluating a product or process to identify potential risks and areas requiring improvement. In this blog post, we will discuss the 8 steps of the FMEA process. What is Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)? Failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) is a systematic approach […]
The Eight Disciplines (8D) is a problem-solving methodology that aims to find the root causes of defects and problems, produce solutions to recurring problems, and eliminate problems. It is possible to improve quality and reliability with the 8D if a product is defective or does not satisfy the customer. First developed by Ford Motor Company […]
Contrary to popular belief, lean manufacturing is not just a set of principles and techniques. Training on lean and providing the tools are part of the process. But it is not enough. Managing a truly lean business requires a Lean mindset, and this is only possible by creating a Lean culture. The goal of Lean […]
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