Manufacturing

terms

100

a system of signs, information displays, layouts, material storage and handling tools...

visual control

200

what are the types of inventory

1. Raw materials

2. Work in process

3. Finished goods

300

WORMPIT

Waste

Waiting

Overproduction

Defects

Motion

Processing

Inventory

Transportation

400

anything other than the minimum amount of equipment, materials, parts, space, and workers time which are absolutely essential to add value to the product.

waste

500

time is wasted when goods are waiting to be processed

waiting

seven wastes

100

producing more product than is required, or before it is needed by a customer. adds to other wastes

overproducing

200

production of defective items generates rework, replacement production, and scrap. 

defects 

300

any motion workers have to perform during the course of their work that does not add value to the product, such as looking for tools...

motion

400

 poorly designed processes with inadequate tooling and jigs can create defects.

processing

500

excess raw material, WIP, or finished goods causes longer lead times, damaged goods...

inventory

sw

100

moving product between processes, or in and out of storage adds no value to the customer, is expensive, and can cause damage, loss, or delay

transportation

200

the first step in a JIT implementation and the other JIT techniques

workplace organization/Housekeeping

5s

100

keep what is needed and eliminate what is not needed

sort

200

organize what remains

straighten 

300

clean the work area

shine

400

schedule regular inspection, cleaning, and maintenance

standardize

500

make 5s a part of company culture

sustain