The function of recognizing all demands for goods and services to support the marketplace. It involves prioritizing demand when supply is lacking.
[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
Heijunka Leveling Production Over Time
After value streams have been solidified and embedded, Heijunka is a crucial process implementation in every successful lean organization. Heijunka
Bottleneck Analysis Improves Flow
"I say an hour lost at a bottleneck is an hour out of the entire system. I say an hour saved at a non-bottleneck is worthless. Bottlenecks govern both
[VIDEO] Lean Manufacturing and Tesla
Elon Musk has taken Tesla on a path of innovation and success. With that success, they have also experienced setbacks and frustration for both the
The Lost Pillar of Jidoka
The popularity of TPS and Lean manufacturing is fully entrenched in manufacturing on a global scale. The success of these concepts are indisputable.
The Best of Shmula
We are proud provide you a recap of five of our most recent blogs for your enjoyment and reference. Please do not forget to dive into the archives
Thoughts on the Application of Root Cause Analysis
A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor. • Franklin D. Roosevelt. Human nature can easily slip into any root cause analysis (RCA) process. We want
Lean Farming Adopts the Practices of Lean Manufacturing
As the global population continues to grow and the effects of climate change impacts our food sources, it has become crucial for forward-thinkers to