Lean Production

Question 1

What are the 4 types of lean production?

Answer 1

Time-based management, Cell Production, Simultaneous engineering, JIT

Question 2

Describe time based management

Answer 2

Looks to reduce wasted time, means less lead times
Production must be efficient and staff must be flexible

Question 3

What is cell production

Answer 3

Production split into cells
Staff work closely but must support this approach

Question 4

Describe simultaneous engineering

Answer 4

All part of a project are planned together
It reduces time for new product developed
New products establish new mover advantage.. which drives brand loyalty, prices and profits for further innovation

Question 5

Describe jit

Answer 5

Inputs arrive only when needed
Requires good relationship with suppliers
No room for defects or delays
Less stock reduces storage and rental costs, less capital tied up in stock, less stock going obselete