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Collocation of equipment
A strategy to minimize the travel between operations, with the goal being to reduce work-in-progress, and decrease through-put time.
Kanban methods of moving inventory
A very effective, typically low tech system of reducing inventory initially developed by the Toyota Production System Team. A signal that regulates the flow of inventory. The signal could be an empty bin, a card, or any suitable visual prompt.
Mistake proofing
An innovative approach to eliminating mistakes. As an example, a manufacturing process or machine might be modified to include a go/no-go gauge, an optical or current sensor, a template or special fixture, such that a part could not pass from one operation to the next unless it was automatically verified as a good part.
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One piece flow
A method of manufacturing and assembly that achieves greater efficiency and quality via reduced handling and economy of motion.
Setup reduction / Quick changeover (SMED)
Reducing the time it takes to begin a process or setup a machine.
SPC
Statistical Process Control is the discipline of using statistical tools, such as control charts, to monitor process output over time. Control charts are used to help identify and eliminate unwanted variation.
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