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Just in Time Manufacturing Examples for Production
Manufacturing within companies have evolved over several years and Toyota has been one of the key players to revolutionize manufacturing through adopting just-in-time (JIT) as part of their lean manufacturing system. The methodology of [...]
The Kanban Implementation Steps for Manufacturing
For a successful implementation of Kanban within manufacturing, you must ensure you have set right environment for it. The further you are from ideal situation; the more work is required to implement this system. [...]
When to Use a Standard Operating Procedure for the Kitchen
The permit to use a kitchen for business purposes can be achieved from agency’s depending on types of products and food items you produce. You will be responsible to know and adhere to all [...]
Definition of Fishbone Diagram and When to Use It
Introduction The fishbone diagram, also known as the Ishikawa diagram, is a cause and effect diagram. This tool helps to identify potential causes and find the root cause of a specific problem. Furthermore, then [...]
How Your Business Benefits of Continuous Improvement
Introduction Anyone who has been in business worldwide for any period, will be familiar with the concept of continuous improvement. The logic is simple and self-explanatory and is all about continually improving your processes [...]
Value Stream Mapping Tutorial for Lean Manufacturing
Introduction Value stream mapping (VSM) is a tool used in lean manufacturing to minimize the waste (increases efficiency and value production). Lean manufacturing is fully about minimizing waste and adding value to your products [...]
What are Quality Objectives for a Manufacturing Company?
What are Quality Objectives? TQM (Total Quality Management) is a customer-focused process that drives continual improvement of business operations. The goal is to ensure all associated employees work toward common goals to improve the [...]
Training Needs Analysis Questions for Employees
Training needs analysis (TNA) is not a new concept in the corporate world and it has been used for decades for the skills enhancement of employees. Basically, it is an organized process that can [...]