Lean Fundamentals
Methodology applied to improve any type of process
What is Lean
Effort that does not add transform the product or is not necessary
What is Waste
Everything has a place, and everything's in it's place
What is 5S
The price of unleaded gasoline in the pictures shown
What is $1.95
This means go to the root or the source of the problem
What is Gemba
Creating more value with fewer resources
What is Lean
Work that changes the nature, shape or characteristics of the product, according to customer requirements
What is Value Added Work
This "S" represents the process for what's needed and what's not
What is Sort
A quick & efficient way to communicate by using colors, signs, and symbols
What is Visual Management
Places where Lean principles can be applied
What is Everywhere!
System developed in 1945 for modern lean manufacturing that has been refined throughout the years
What is the Toyota Production System
The most important, but often overlooked, waste in lean implementation
What is Employee Engagement
The act of replicating what was done in the 5S project
Standardize (replicate)
Real life example of visual management in your car
What is the Dashboard
This man defined the "8 Deadly Wastes"
Who is Shigeo Shingo
Do it better, make it better, improve it even if it has not broken, because if we don't, we can't compete with those who do.
What is the Philosophy of Continuous Improvement
Acronym used to easily define the categories of waste
What is D.O.W.N.T.I.M.E.
The most important "S" in the process, but the most likely to fail
What is Sustain
A visual scheduling tool used to achieve smoother production.
What is a heijunka box
The inventor of the system that modern principles are based on
Who is Taiichi Ohno
Japanese term for "to change for the good"
What is Kaizen
Japanese term for waste
What is Muda
The usual outcome if 5S is not well maintained
Wasted time (inefficiency)
Visual tool used to monitor performance and identify who needs help
What is an Hour by Hour boards
The Japanese word for Waste
What is Muda