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5.4 Lean Production
5.4.1 Principles of lean production
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What is the core philosophy of lean production?
Deliver maximum value
Reducing or eliminating non-value-adding activities is a principle called
waste
What is the term for ongoing efforts to improve processes in lean production?
Kaizen
Ensuring quality standards throughout the production process is known as
quality at the source
.
Identifying and mapping all activities in creating a product or service is called
value
Order the five key principles of lean production
1️⃣ Value stream mapping
2️⃣ Waste elimination
3️⃣ Continuous improvement (Kaizen)
4️⃣ Pull production
5️⃣ Quality at the source
What is the purpose of value stream mapping in lean production?
Identify all activities
Waste elimination in lean production focuses on reducing non-value-adding
activities
What does continuous improvement (Kaizen) aim to achieve in lean production?
Ongoing process improvement
Pull production involves producing only what is needed by
customers
.
Ensuring quality standards throughout the production process is called quality at the
source
What is the core philosophy of lean production?
Deliver maximum value
The principles of lean production help businesses deliver maximum value while minimizing
waste
and using minimal resources.
What is the definition of value in lean production?
What customers pay for
Understanding customer needs and wants is essential to create products that provide maximum
value
Defining value accurately reduces waste and maximizes customer satisfaction in
lean production
.
In lean production, value is defined as what customers are willing to pay
for
What is the goal of defining value accurately in lean production?
Reduce waste
Value stream mapping is used to visualize all steps in a
production process
.
Creating flow in production aims to reduce lead
times
What is the core philosophy of lean production?
Minimal resources, maximum value
The five key principles of lean production include value stream mapping and
continuous improvement
.
In lean production, understanding customer needs and wants is crucial to defining
value
Stages in value stream mapping
1️⃣ Identify activities
2️⃣ Map flow
3️⃣ Analyse and improve
What is the primary difference between a pull system and a push system in production?
Demand-driven vs forecast-driven
Pursuing perfection in lean production involves continuous improvement and measurable
goals
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