The document discusses the key concepts and elements of lean production. It defines lean production as doing more with less inventory, fewer workers, and less space through techniques like just-in-time production and eliminating waste. The basic elements of lean production discussed include flexible resources, cellular layouts, pull production systems, kanban production control, small lot sizes, quick changeovers, uniform production levels, total productive maintenance, and developed supplier networks. Benefits of lean production include reduced costs, improved quality, and increased productivity and flexibility. The document outlines how to implement lean concepts and that lean principles can also be applied to services.
1. Chapter 15
Lean Production
Operations Management -- 5th Edition
Operations Management 5th Edition
Roberta Russell & Bernard W. Taylor, III
Beni Asllani
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2. Lecture Outline
Basic Elements of Lean Production
Benefits of Lean Production
Implementing Lean Production
Lean Services
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3. Lean Production
Doing more with less inventory, fewer
workers, less space
Just-in-time (JIT)
smoothing the flow of material to arrive
just as it is needed
“JIT” and “Lean Production” are used
interchangeably
Muda
waste, anything other than that which
adds value to the product or service
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7. Basic Elements
1. Flexible resources
2. Cellular layouts
3. Pull production system
4. Kanban production control
5. Small lot production
6. Quick setups
7. Uniform production levels
8. Total productive
maintenance
9. Supplier networks
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8. Flexible Resources
Multifunctional workers
perform more than one job
general-purpose machines perform
several basic functions
Cycle time
time required for the worker to complete
one pass through the operations
assigned
Takt time
paces production to customer demand
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9. Standard Operating
Routine for a Worker
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10. Cellular Layouts
Manufacturing cells
comprised of dissimilar machines brought
together to manufacture a family of parts
Cycle time is adjusted to match takt time
by changing worker paths
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11. Cells with Worker Routes
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13. Pull System
Material is pulled through the system when
needed
Reversal of traditional push system where
material is pushed according to a schedule
Forces cooperation
Prevent over and underproduction
While push systems rely on a predetermined
schedule, pull systems rely on customer
requests
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14. Kanbans
Card which indicates standard quantity
of production
Derived from two-bin inventory system
Maintain discipline of pull production
Authorize production and movement of
goods
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16. Origin of Kanban
a) Two-bin inventory system b) Kanban inventory system
Bin 1
Kanban
Bin 2
Reorder
card Q-R
R R
Q = order quantity
R = reorder point - demand during lead time
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17. Types of Kanban
Production kanban Signal kanban
authorizes production of a triangular kanban
goods used to signal
Withdrawal kanban production at the
previous workstation
authorizes movement of
goods Material kanban
Kanban square used to order material in
a marked area designated advance of a process
to hold items Supplier kanban
rotates between the
factory and suppliers
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21. Determining Number of
Kanbans
average demand during lead time + safety stock
No. of Kanbans =
container size
dL + S
N =
C
where
N = number of kanbans or containers
d = average demand over some time period
L = lead time to replenish an order
S = safety stock
C = container size
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22. Determining Number of
Kanbans: Example
d = 150 bottles per hour
L = 30 minutes = 0.5 hours
S = 0.10(150 x 0.5) = 7.5
C = 25 bottles
dL + S (150 x 0.5) + 7.5
N= =
C 25
75 + 7.5
= = 3.3 kanbans or containers
25
Round up to 4 (to allow some slack) or
down to 3 (to force improvement)
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23. Small Lots
Require less space and capital
investment
Move processes closer together
Make quality problems easier to
detect
Make processes more dependent
on each other
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26. Components of Lead Time
Processing time
Reduce number of items or improve efficiency
Move time
Reduce distances, simplify movements, standardize
routings
Waiting time
Better scheduling, sufficient capacity
Setup time
Generally the biggest bottleneck
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27. Quick Setups
Internal setup SMED Principles
Separate internal setup from
Can be performed
external setup
only when a
process is stopped
Convert internal setup to external
setup
External setup Streamline all aspects of setup
Can be performed Perform setup activities in
in advance
parallel or eliminate them entirely
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28. Common Techniques for Reducing
Setup Time
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29. Common Techniques for Reducing
Setup Time (cont.)
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30. Common Techniques for Reducing
Setup Time (cont.)
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31. Uniform Production Levels
Result from smoothing production
requirements
Kanban systems can handle +/- 10%
demand changes
Smooth demand across planning
horizon
Mixed-model assembly steadies
component production
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33. Quality at the Source
Visual control Jidoka
makes problems visible authority to stop the
production line
Poka-yokes Andons
call lights that signal
prevent defects from
quality problems
occurring
Kaizen Under-capacity
a system of continuous
scheduling
improvement; “change for
leaves time for planning,
the good of all” problem solving, and
maintenance
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35. Examples of Visual
Control (cont.)
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36. Examples of Visual
Control (cont.)
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37. Total Productive
Maintenance (TPM)
Breakdown maintenance
Repairs to make failed machine operational
Preventive maintenance
System of periodic inspection and
maintenance to keep machines operating
TPM combines preventive maintenance
and total quality concepts
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38. TPM Requirements
Design products that can be easily produced
on existing machines
Design machines for easier operation,
changeover, maintenance
Train and retrain workers to operate machines
Purchase machines that maximize productive
potential
Design preventive maintenance plan spanning
life of machine
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39. 5S Scan Goal Eliminate or Correct
Seiri Keep only what you Unneeded equipment, tools, furniture;
(sort) need unneeded items on walls, bulletins; items
blocking aisles or stacked in corners;
unneeded inventory, supplies, parts; safety
hazards
A place for Items not in their correct places; correct
everything and places not obvious; aisles, workstations, &
Seiton everything in its equipment locations not indicated; items not
(set in order) place put away immediately after use
Cleaning, and Floors, walls, stairs, equipment, & surfaces
Seisou looking for ways to not lines, clean; cleaning materials not easily
(shine) keep clean and accessible; labels, signs broken or unclean;
organized other cleaning problems
Necessary information not visible; standards
Maintaining and not known; checklists missing; quantities and
Seiketsu monitoring the first limits not easily recognizable; items can’t be
(standardize) three categories located within 30 seconds
Sticking to the rules Number of workers without 5S training;
Shisuke number of daily 5S inspections not performed;
(sustain) number of personal items not stored; number
of times job aids not available or up-to-date
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40. Supplier Networks
Long-term supplier contracts
Synchronized production
Supplier certification
Mixed loads and frequent deliveries
Precise delivery schedules
Standardized, sequenced delivery
Locating in close proximity to the customer
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41. Benefits of Lean
Production
Reduced inventory
Improved quality
Lower costs
Reduced space requirements
Shorter lead time
Increased productivity
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42. Benefits of Lean
Production (cont.)
Greater flexibility
Better relations with suppliers
Simplified scheduling and control activities
Increased capacity
Better use of human resources
More product variety
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43. Implementing Lean Production
Use lean production to finely tune an
operating system
Somewhat different in USA than Japan
Lean production is still evolving
Lean production isn’t for everyone
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44. Lean Services
Basic elements of lean
production apply equally to
services
Most prevalent applications
lean retailing
lean banking
lean health care
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