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Leave a Comment / Lean Manufacturing, Process Improment, Six Sigma / Shreya Desai

This article is written by Shreya Desai. She is experienced in Process improvement. Let’s talk cookies—yes, the kind you bake. Imagine you’re baking a batch, aiming for uniform size, shape, and that perfect golden brown. But occasionally, a few turn out too flat, too big, or just a tad burnt. That inconsistency is what we […]

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Standard Work Instruction (SWI) for Manpower Optimization

6 Comments / INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING, Lean Manufacturing, Operational excellence / Ashish Rathore

This article is contributed by Ashish Rathore. He is presently driving continuous improvement projects and he is a Mechanical Engineer with MBA in HR and marketing Standard Work Instruction (SWI) is a document which is displayed in the work station which helps operator to do the work considering quality, productivity and safety. In this article

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How to prioritize machines and activities for implementing SMED

2 Comments / Efficiency, Lean Manufacturing, Productivity / Bharathkumar Radha Krishna

This article is written by Bharathkumar Radha Krishna. He is an Industrial engineer with expertise in lean methodologies and value stream mapping In this article, we will dive deeper into SMED. We will discuss how to prioritize machines and activities for implementing SMED, define economic lot size quantity, and will provide tips and techniques. In

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Single-Minute Exchange of Die (SMED)

4 Comments / Lean Manufacturing / Bharathkumar Radha Krishna

This article is written by Bharathkumar Radha Krishna. He is an Industrial engineer with expertise in lean methodologies and value stream mapping In today’s manufacturing world, efficiency and productivity are the important keys to success. Every minute counts, which is why every organization is constantly seeking ways to improve or optimize their operations. Imagine a

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An article on manual and automatic Andon in Lean Manufacturing.

Andon in Manufacturing

Leave a Comment / Lean Manufacturing / Guntapudi Udayravichandra

Visual controls are the major part in any stream of business. May be Production, Road transport, Railway stations and in home appliances. Andon is a visual management tool used in lean manufacturing to communicate the status of production to the operators or the production team. The status can be Break down, Material Shortage, Quality issue,

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Takt time Clock

Leave a Comment / Lean Manufacturing / Melvin Vincent

In the realm of manufacturing precision, a pivotal player emerges the Takt Time Clock. This sophisticated timekeeping instrument is more than a mere apparatus; it serves as a cornerstone for aligning production with customer demand. In this exploration, we’ll navigate the professional significance of the Takt Time Clock and its role in elevating manufacturing efficiency.

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Takt time and Cycle time

Leave a Comment / Lean Manufacturing / Melvin Vincent

In the ever-evolving landscape of manufacturing, efficiency is a paramount goal. Two critical concepts that play a pivotal role in achieving this efficiency are Takt Time and Cycle Time. In this article, we will unravel the essence of Takt Time and Cycle Time, exploring their definitions, significance, and how they collaborate to streamline manufacturing processes.

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Takt time example

Leave a Comment / Lean Manufacturing / Melvin Vincent

Takt time is a fundamental concept in lean manufacturing that plays a crucial role in optimizing production processes. In this article, we’ll explore a practical example of takt time in the context of an automotive assembly line. Understanding how takt time operates in real-world scenarios is essential for manufacturers aiming to enhance efficiency and meet

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Definition of waste in lean manufacturing perspective

2 Comments / Lean Manufacturing / Laurentiu Balan

The definition of waste in Lean Manufacturing perspective is “any activity that does not add value to the product or service” Something deep inside of almost every person tells us that it is good to improve. It is better to move forward than it is to move backward. It is better to move faster than

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Takt time excel template

1 Comment / Lean Manufacturing / Melvin Vincent

Takt time excel template is a format in Microsoft excel, which can be used to calculate takt time from the inputs entered in to it. Following are the three inputs needed for calculating takt time in the excel template; Here you will be able to download the takt time excel template, by clicking the download

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