The Kanban system, likened to the nervous system of lean production or Kaizen, regulates material flow in response to customer demand. Derived from the Japanese for "card" or "sign," Kanban employs physical or digital cards to indicate production requirements. [...]
SMED, or Single-Minute Exchange of Die, reduces equipment setup times to under 10 minutes- in other words, in the single-minute range, enhancing production flexibility, lowering costs, and improving quality. Developed initially for die press setups, its principles apply across [...]
Cellular manufacturing, derived from "cell," organizes people and machines into units for process steps. Cellular manufacturing is a lean manufacturing approach that enables companies to produce diverse products efficiently by minimizing waste. Through sequential arrangement of equipment and workstations, [...]
Zero Quality Control (ZQC) aims for defect-free products by preventing errors in processes without blaming individuals. It employs proactive measures such as process control and mistake-proofing to ensure zero defects. ZQC emphasizes employee involvement and continuous improvement, fostering a [...]
Kaizen means continual (step by step) improvement. there are two most common methods to identify Kaizen projects in an organisation. Kaizen projects can be identified by doing Value stream mapping and by Conducting Kaizen assessment. Key objectives of conducting [...]
Daily Work Management is a process to gain control over plan vs actual and to bring stability and predictability in day to day processes. Daily work management allows to know on a daily basis if we are on track [...]
Introduction: In the ever-evolving landscape of manufacturing, businesses are constantly striving to optimize their processes and achieve higher levels of productivity. Two concepts that have gained significant attention in recent years are Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and Industry 4.0. [...]
Can continuous improvement or Kaizen actually reduce costs in Poultry Farms? Let's find out! But first, we need to understand the meaning and working of the Kaizen Process to delve deep into the topic. So, here is a brief [...]
Oil and Gas extraction activity is one of the most hazardous processes in the chemical industry. The extracted matter contains H2S or Hydrogen Sulphide, a gas so explosive and toxic that it can compromise a worker’s life in the [...]
Even the most versatile and pocket-friendly industries are prone to many vulnerabilities. But TPM, or the Total Productive Maintenance approach with its 8 pillars, can help reduce and fight these breakdowns. So, read on to find out how TPM can [...]
