Productivity

RoHS-compliant solder refers to solder that meets the requirements of the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive in the European […]

Standardized work, often used in Lean Manufacturing, means documenting and defining the best, safest, and most efficient way to perform

“Just-in-time” (JIT) is a production management philosophy and a system where goods are produced or delivered only when they are

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

A control plan is a document that outlines the specific actions and methods used to monitor and maintain the quality

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

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

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