Plan-Do-Check-Action (PDCA) – A Method for Controlling and Improving Processes and Products Continuously
PDCA is the core activity of management. This was introduced to the Japanese in 1954…
Just in Time (JIT) – Concepts and its Benefits in Manufacturing
by Vijayalaxmi Meharwade What is JIT? JIT is an opposite form of JIC (just in case).…
Value Stream Mapping (VSM) – A Lean Tool for Process Improvement
by Vijayalaxmi Meharwade In this post author has covered following points that would provide you an…
Kanban System in Lean Manufacturing (Part#5 of Big Fat Lean)
Kanban is an information system used to ascertain that production occurs only when the demand…
The 5S System – An Essential Lean Tool (Part#4 of Big Fat Lean)
5S is the foundation of lean manufacturing. 5S is a method for organizing the workplace.…
8 Wastes of Lean Manufacturing (Part#3 of Big Fat Lean)
Today’s part covers various wastes of Lean Manufacturing. Lean considers 8 types of MUDA (waste)…
Benefits of Lean Manufacturing (Part#2 of The Big Fat Lean)
In today's part, we will cover various benefits of lean manufacturing implementation. Benefits are endless.…
The Big Fat Lean – Lean Manufacturing Technology Presented in a Bigger, Better yet Leaner Way
Hi OCS readers, we are starting a new topic. It is Lean Manufacturing. We will…