Lean Manufacturing

Lean production manufacturing is a management philosophy and operational strategy that was developed in Japan following World War II. Lean Production Manufacturing is a standardized approach for the identification and elimination of waste (non-value-added process/activities) for achieving perfection. A systematic approach for maximization of value and elimination of waste. “A systematic/standardized approach that reduces the […]

The 7 seven types of abnormalities listed below are genereally observed in every industry especially in manufacturing industries. Organizations must focus on the following described abnormalities in order to improve product and process quality, reduce breakdowns, defects, increase productivity, and enhance workplace safety. Identification of seven types of abnormalities is very necessary excercise that carried

Lean Manufacturing is a systematic approach toward business success and utilizes various Lean Tools for maximizing value and eliminating waste from a process and services to achieve perfection. The main aim of lean manufacturing is to find better ways to eliminate lean waste and create value. Lean manufacturing uses various lean manufacturing tools to improve quality,

Shigeo Shingo of Japan invented the concept called Poka Yoke in the 1960s for preventing human errors. Poka poke is a Japanese term that means Mistake Proofing or Error Proofing. Shigeo differentiated the concepts of human mistakes and defects in the manufacturing process. According to him, “defects occur only when mistakes are permitted to reach the customer”. The essential

According to Masaaki Imai (Founder of Kaizen Institute), Kaizen means continuous improvements in the daily working life, home life, personal life, and social life. And involving everyone for continuing improvement. It is a Japanese word made by the combination of two words: Kai – means to Modify or Change Zen – means Good ( for

Lean Manufacturing is a standardized approach for the identification and elimination of waste (non-value-added process/activities)  for achieving perfection. A systematic approach for maximization of value and elimination of waste. “A systematic/standardized approach that reduces the time-frame between the customer’s order and delivery of product through waste elimination. Lean Meaning Lean means elimination or minimizing of

3M is a Japanese concept derived to identify and eliminate non-value-added activities present in the manufacturing process. 7 types of waste in Lean manufacturing are comes under Muda. 3M Waste are Muda, Mura and Muri. It is called 3M since the first letter starts with “M”. These are the three major waste that is firstly identified