The Quality of Cleanliness Michele Lewter Tandreia Dixon
5S System
7-Wastes Over production Inventory Transportation Unnecessary movement Waiting Defective outputs Over processing
Value Value Added Non-Value Added Necessary Waste
Applications of Lean Tools Pick Lights Takt Time Smart Tools Automatic Carts
Process Batching Kanban Cycle time Flow Benefits Reduces inventory Improved productivity Reduce floor space
Safety A safe workplace can increase worker productivity and lower the cost of business operation. Workplace accidents and illnesses can be reduced, or even eliminated, through informed planning and education.
Communication Performance Appraisal 360 Degree Performance Review Monthly Meetings
References Lean Manufacturing History www.strategosinc.com/just_in_time.htm Lean, Lean Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing www.isixsigma.com/me/lean_manufacturing/ Why Quality in Manufacturing? www.asq.org/manufacturing/why-quality/overview.html John Deere Turf Care - Fuquay Varina, NC Deere-Hitachi-Kernersville, NC