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16-2. How Did Lean Production Evolve Into A System of Continuous Improvement?

The document discusses key concepts in lean production and continuous improvement including how kanban systems, small lot sizes, mixed model sequencing, total productive maintenance, supplier relationships, error proofing, and kaizen (continuous improvement) principles evolved and are implemented. Lean aims to eliminate waste through just-in-time production, standard work, and engaging employees in the improvement process.

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16-2. How Did Lean Production Evolve Into A System of Continuous Improvement?

The document discusses key concepts in lean production and continuous improvement including how kanban systems, small lot sizes, mixed model sequencing, total productive maintenance, supplier relationships, error proofing, and kaizen (continuous improvement) principles evolved and are implemented. Lean aims to eliminate waste through just-in-time production, standard work, and engaging employees in the improvement process.

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16-2. How did lean production evolve into a system of continuous improvement?

16-4. What does a cellular layout contribute to lean production?

16-5. Differentiate between a push and a pull production system

16-6. How was the concept of kanban developed from the twobin inventory system?

16-7. How are the kanban system and the reorder point system similar? How are they different?
16-8. Describe how the following kanbans operate:
a. Production and withdrawal kanbans
b. Kanban squares
c. Signal kanbans
d. Material kanbans
e. Supplier kanbans
16-9. What are the advantages of small-lot sizes?

16-10. Why do large-lot sizes not work well with pull systems?
16-11. Why are small-lot sizes not as effective in a push system?

16-14. What are the advantages of mixed-model sequencing?

16-15. How are lean production and quality related? What is Lean Six Sigma?
16-16. How can a balance be struck between the cost of breakdown maintenance and the cost of preventive
maintenance?

16-17. Explain the concept of total productive maintenance (TPM)

16-18. What role does the equipment operator play in TPM?

16-20. How are suppliers affected by lean production?


16-21. Suggest several ways that lean requirements can be made easier for suppliers

16-23. What is a poka-yoke? Give an example.

16-24. Why is worker involvement important to kaizen? Find the Kaizen Institute on the Web and walk
through the site.Summarize what you learned

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