Standardized work, often used in Lean Manufacturing, means documenting and defining the best, safest, and most efficient way to perform a specific task. It establishes a

“Just-in-time” (JIT) is a production management philosophy and a system where goods are produced or delivered only when they are needed, minimizing waste and improving efficiency.

“Production Idle Zero” refers to a state where a production system, process, or machine is not actively engaged in producing goods or services. It signifies a

A control plan is a document that outlines the specific actions and methods used to monitor and maintain the quality of a process or product. It’s

Kanban is a Japanese word that directly translates to “visual card,” so the kanban system simply means to use visual cues to prompt the action needed

Jidoka, a Japanese term, translates to “autonomation” or “automation with a human touch,” and is a key concept in the Toyota Production System (TPS). It emphasizes

In Japanese business culture, “Horenso” (報・連・相) is an acronym for Report, Contact, and Consult. It’s a communication system that emphasizes keeping superiors and colleagues informed about

Kaizen is a Japanese philosophy and methodology for continuous improvement, focusing on incremental, ongoing positive changes to processes and products. It translates to “change for the

Poka-yoke, a Japanese term, means “mistake-proofing” or “error-prevention”. It involves designing processes and products to prevent errors from occurring in the first place or to make

Cycle time refers to the total time it takes to complete a task, process, or project, from start to finish. In other words, it measures the