5 important steps to calculate number of operators required for a cell
5 important steps to calculate number of operators required for a cell As a manager, we are inclined to ideas like the cell or line. Consider if a cell is going to be introduced to the existing product line. You will surely estimate, how many operators will be needed for the cell. Below are the […]
8 Key questions for drawing a future state value stream
8 Key questions for drawing a future state value stream The objective of VSM is to highlight sources of waste and eliminate them by implementing a future state value stream. Based on your answers, mark your future state ideas and then you can draw a future-state map with the same set of symbols used for current state […]
Six steps to avoid overproduction in your shop floor
Six steps to avoid overproduction in your shop floor If you are a person who is wondering why you need to avoid overproduction in the first place, then there is an another piece of article you need to read before going through this one – 5 reasons why overproduction is harmful. In lean manufacturing we try to get […]
How to calculate Takt Time?
How to calculate Takt Time? Takt time is a reference number that is used to match the rate of production in a manufacturing process to the rate of sales. It is used to help synchronize pace of production with the pace of sales. ‘Takt’ is a German word for a pace or beat. In other terms, […]
