3. Definition
A systematic approach to the identification and
elimination of waste and non-value added activities
through employee development and continuous
improvement in all products and services
It is the production of goods using less of
everything compared to traditional mass
production
5. Lean System Dimensions
JIT
Waste
Origins (Toyota Production System)
Lean Manufacturing Elements
6. CHARACTERISTICS
Pull-Method of Materials Flow
(Contrast to the traditional Push Method)
Consistent High Quality
Small Lot sizes
(Benefits of small lot sizes)
Uniform Workstation Loads
Flexible Workforce
And, of course, continuous improvement (Kaizan)
7. Lean Manufacturing Technique
5S
(Sort, Straighten, Shine, Standardize, Sustain)
Single Minute Exchange of Dies
Kanban
Cellular Manufacturing
8. Advantages & Disadvantages
Advantages Disadvantages
Increased Productivity Changing Process to
Implementing lean principles
Reduced Time Negative Employee Perceptions
Improved Flexibility Long term Commitment Required
Improved Customer Relationship
Management
Aggressiveness with JIT
Increased Sustainability of the
business
9. Steps to Achieve Lean Sytem
Design a simple manufacturing system
There is always a room for improvement
Continuously improve