Lean Production

• What is the aim of lean production?

  To cut out waste without compromising quality
• How does lean production help reduce business costs?

  By eliminating various types of waste
• Why is excess waste detrimental to a business?

  It leads to excess costs and lower profits
• What can overproduction of inventory lead to?

  Excess stocks and stock write-offs
• What is a key requirement for successful lean production?

  Trust between management and employees
• What does time-based management focus on?

  Reducing idle or wasted time in processes
• What is simultaneous engineering in lean production?

  Fast tracking planning of complex projects
• What is cell production in lean production?

  Teams work together on complete units of work
• How does just-in-time (JIT) production minimize waste?

  Inputs arrive only as needed for production
• What is a potential drawback of just-in-time production?

  It leaves little room for mistakes
• What does Kaizen focus on in lean production?

  Continuous improvement through small changes
• Who generates ideas for continuous improvement in Kaizen?

  Employees involved in operational processes
• What is a key benefit of successful Kaizen implementation?

  Employees take ownership of their work
• What are the main approaches to lean production?

  • Time-based management
  • Simultaneous engineering
  • Cell production
  • Just-in-time (JIT)
  • Kaizen (continuous improvement)
• What are the consequences of excess waste in a business?

  • Increased costs
  • Lower profits
  • Uncompetitiveness
• What is the relationship between lean production and employee involvement?

  • Employees identify changes to reduce waste
  • Involvement fosters a culture of quality assurance
  • Trust between management and employees is essential