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How to make Standardized Work Combination Table (1)
IntroductionA Standardized Work Combination Table (SWCT) is also known as a Standardized Work Combination Chart, a Standardized Work Combination Sheet, or some other variant. Regardless of what you call it, it is one of the most critical documents to...
Introducing Takt Time, Cycle Time and Lead Time
Takt TimeBased on the German word that indicates pace, the rate or pace of production as matched to the pace of customer sales. Used in lean manufacturing to align production time in linked manufacturing processes. Takt time represents the customer d...
12 Steps of Quality Assurance Chain (QAC)
QAC (Quality Assurance Chain) is a systematic and integrated method to assure no defect outflow and no defect making. Consist of 3 levels :Level 1 : Map of all processes in the supply chainLevel 2 : Focus on no defect outflowLevel 3 : Focus on n...
17 Steps of Productivity (Jishuken)
17 Steps of Productivity (Jishuken)Step 0 : TrainingStep 1 : Safety MappingStep 2 : Theme SelectionStep 3 : Make PFC (Part Flow Chart) BeforeStep 4 : Arrange Smooth Flow (Seiryuka)Step 5 : Make PIFC (Part & Information Flow Chart) BeforeStep 6 : ...
Summary of the 14 Toyota Way Principles (Part 2)
Principle 8. Use only reliable, throughly tested technology that serves your people and processes.Use technology to support people, not to replace people. Often it is best to work out a process manually before adding technology to support the process...
Summary of the 14 Toyota Way Principles (Part 1)
Section I: Long-Term PhilosophyPrinciple 1. Base your management decisions on a long-term philosophy, even at the expense of short-term financial goals.Have a philosophical sense of purpose that supersedes any short-term decision making. Work, grow, ...

