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Heijunka Leveling Production Over Time
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[VIDEO] Heijunka Brings Customer Demand In Line
Heijunka is the Japanese term for leveling. It is a technique for reducing unevenness (Mura) which in turn reduces waste (Muda). It is crucial to the
Demand Management Creates a Balance Between Supply and Demand
Demand Management allows an organization to create a more efficient supply chain. The best way to create efficiency is through transparency and
PDCA Creates a Culture of Critical Thinking
PDCA is a methodology used to control and continuously improve processes and products. The roots of the philosophy can be traced back to the Tokyo
[VIDEO] PDCA Is About Innovation
PDCA is all about innovation! By using a methodical approach to problem solving, PDCA is one of the most valued tools available to Lean
[VIDEO] RCA Uncovers the Hidden Truth
If you don't ask the right questions, you don't get the right answers. A question asked in the right way often points to its own answer. Asking
How to Use the 8 Wastes Methodology for Personal Growth
The process of Lean Six Sigma helps an organization highlight the 8 main kinds of waste that delay or slow down the production process. Finding out
How to Maximize Production with the DMAIC Process
Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control is better known by its acronym DMAIC and this is a 5 phase problem-solving technique that is part of Six