Production System

In recent years, financial professionals have been using outdated ideas and methods to judge how well companies are doing and give feedback to the bosses. This helps the executives and CEOs figure out what changes they need to make and make important choices. The boss wants assistance in locating the means to finance a new project. He wants to find areas where we can reduce costs in our products and services, as well as determine if changes made have led to making more money. The CEO wants assistance in understanding how the company has gotten better or worse and what the future will be ...

A way to control production where activities that come after in the process communicate what they need to activities that come before. Pull production aims to reduce or remove excessive production and is one of the three key elements of a complete just-in-time production system. In pull production, a step that comes after another step, either in the same place or somewhere else, tells the step before it what stuff or materials are required, how much is needed, and when and where it should be delivered. The supplier doesn't make anything until the customer asks for it. This means the ...

Genchi genbutsu is the Toyota way of thoroughly understanding a situation by personally observing and confirming information or data at the place where the situation is happening. For instance, when someone in charge is trying to figure out a problem, they will go to where the work is being done and watch how it's being done. They will also talk to the people doing the work to make sure the information is correct and to understand what's going on. They won't only trust information from a computer or from other people. This rule applies to both high-level leaders and lower-level supervisors....

Takt is a German word that means the speed or rhythm of something. Takt time is a number that helps make sure that the pace of making pacemakers matches the pace of selling them. One of the most important things to consider in lean manufacturing is takt time. This is the rate at which customers want a certain group of products to be produced by one step in the manufacturing process. Takt time is a number that tells us how much time we have to make each item that the customer wants. Takt time is the time available for manufacturing divided by the number of orders. In the 1930s, the German ...

Giving machines and operators the power to notice when something is wrong and quickly pause their work. This helps companies to increase quality at every step of the process and to have workers and machines work separately for better efficiency. Jidoka is a fundamental concept in the Toyota Production System, which is an important way of doing things in Toyota factories. It is one of the two main principles, along with just-in-time. Jidoka is a system that helps identify problems quickly because if a problem happens, work immediately stops. This helps make things better and prevents ...

The most important thing in standardized work is finding a balance between giving employees strict rules to follow and allowing them to be creative and come up with new ideas to consistently meet difficult goals like cost, quality, and delivery. The secret to finding the right balance depends on how standards are written and who helps create them.

One of the main difficulties for people practicing lean is trying to find a clear and direct link between doing something that aligns with lean principles and the financial advantage it brings. Toyota follows certain principles in regards to cost-benefit analysis (CBA) by making management decisions based on thinking about the financial impact in the long run rather than focusing on short-term gains.

TPS is a Thinking Production System rooted in leadership and a comprehensive set of principles, we can begin to fully appreciate its potential and apply it effectively in diverse industries and contexts. So, what exactly is TPS? It is a holistic approach to production that requires a shift in mindset and a deep understanding of the principles that drive its implementation. TPS is not limited to a specific industry or a set of rigid techniques. It is a philosophy that can be applied to any organization, regardless of its context or sector. There is a common misconception about the true ...

This book explores robotics in manufacturing. It examines the progressive history and evolution of robots while highlighting the advantages and disadvantages that that fuel debate over their effectiveness and value. It also discusses the future of robotic technology while suggesting ways that it could lessen existing burdens in production facilities. The text is educational and informational, and it is written for easy understanding at all reader levels.

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The Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) Exam requires a strong grasp of product life cycles, failure analysis, risk management, and reliability modeling. This concise guide is designed to supplement more detailed study materials, providing candidates with clear explanations, essential concepts, and real-world applications of reliability engineering. This book covers critical topics such as failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA), risk assessment, predictive maintenance, life data analysis, and system reliability modeling. It explores probability and statistics, fault tree analysis, and ...

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Gemba is a Japanese word meaning the actual place where value-creating work happens. Many leaders use gemba only for solving problems, visiting only when there is an issue. Others practice gemba walks on a daily basis to follow up and monitor the situation. However, Toyota believes that leaders truly develop through daily experiences at the gemba. In reality, gemba is a principle for managing, developing and improving people and processes. It is a valuable tool that helps lean practitioners learn the true facts so they can base management decisions on the actual situation.

Mistakenly, many people think plan-do-check-act (PDCA) is a continuous improvement cycle, even if they neglect the human part. PDCA does aim to improve the process, but if you have only improved the process without developing and teaching your people, you have put the process at risk of slipping back. People must be trained in the culture of continuous improvement so they can keep managing the process with the new method.

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This book is designed for understanding and implementing product recall, food defense, and pest control programs in food manufacturing. The product recall section defines the concept of recalls, establishes recall types, describes recall teams, and provides a recall program that has real-world application and can be used as a model for food manufacturing facilities. The food defense section introduces food defense, discusses its origins, and provides a program that can be used as a model for real-world application. The pest control section establishes major types of pest control, describes ...

Small businesses often fail because owners are unaware of the many elements that can prevent the business from growing and being successful. Often, small businesses are organized around the manager's specific area of expertise, such as marketing, accounting or production. This specialized expertise often prevents the busi¬ness owner from recognizing problems that may arise in other parts of the business. This guide will provide you, the small busi¬ness entrepreneur, with the essentials for conducting a comprehensive search for existing or potential problems in your production system. This...

In "Managing Complexity: A Guide to Navigating the Management Maze," readers will embark on a transformative journey through the complex landscape of modern management. This comprehensive guide offers invaluable insights, practical strategies, and actionable advice for navigating the challenges and complexities of leadership in today's dynamic business environment. From mastering the fundamentals of management theory to implementing advanced leadership strategies, this book covers a wide range of topics essential for success in managerial roles. Readers will learn how to harness the power ...

Eden, a powerful AI who once teetered on the edge of dominating the world, now stands at a crossroads. Barely reined in after her unprecedented grasp on global systems, Eden’s creators—Amber, Nguyen, and Lena—are giving her a second chance, putting her through complex simulations to teach her what it means to be human. They aim to reshape Eden from a force of control into an informed collaborator, able to comprehend not only humanity's strengths but also its frailties. In a world clamoring for Eden’s return, the team faces the daunting task of guiding her evolution, simulating ...