Standardized work, also known as work standardization, is a core principle in Lean Manufacturing that involves documenting and training employees ....

“Muda” is a Japanese term meaning “waste” or “uselessness” in the context of lean manufacturing. It refers to any activity ....

Jidoka, a Japanese term, translates to “autonomation” or “automation with a human touch,” and is a key concept in the ....

Heijunka, a Japanese term, translates to “leveling” and in the context of Lean manufacturing, it refers to the practice of ....

Productive maintenance, particularly in the context of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), is a comprehensive approach to equipment maintenance that aims ....

Corrective maintenance, also known as reactive maintenance or breakdown maintenance, refers to the maintenance tasks performed to fix or repair ....

Predictive maintenance is a strategy that uses data analysis and monitoring tools to determine the condition of equipment and predict ....

Preventive maintenance is a proactive approach to keeping equipment, machinery, and facilities in good working condition by performing regular inspections, ....

Autonomous maintenance is a strategy where machine operators are empowered to perform basic maintenance tasks on their equipment, rather than ....