See this well demonstrated and explained application of one piece flow in a finishing (paint) room in a cabinetry business. Converting from batch to flow might be a mental block at first, but yields amazing results when perfected!
See the difference between batching (over production) and one piece flow in this envelope stuffing simulation performed by Gemba Academy. Over production increases both motion and inventory wastes in this example.
See examples of 3S applied to an office environment in how computer files are stored and accessed.
Learn how to accomplish a quick changeover, also known as “SMED” (single minute exchange of die). Quick changeovers are necessary in order to increase production mix, reduce batch sizes, avoid over production, achieve better production leveling, and unlock additional capacity.
Learn about pull systems of all kinds including FIFO lanes, 1-card kanban, and 2-card/bin kanban. See the difference between push production and pull production. Understand when and why pull systems are necessary to promote good flow.
Learn what takt time is and how to measure it. Realize that takt time is a measure of even customer demand and can represent the necessary tempo of your production system.
We introduce the Lean Donut Shop and take you to the donut kitchen where we expose employees to the concepts of VALUE and WASTE for the very first time! You will discover the 8 wastes of lean, define “value,” and realize why respect for people is foundational for building a lean organization. Learn with us at the gemba with real examples, spontaneity, and humor!
See how to reduce changeover and setup times by applying SMED (single minute exchange of die) aka “quick changeover” practices. We demonstrate the before and after result of applying SMED/quick changeover at the Lean Donut Shop.
An explanation for how over production increases the remaining seven wastes of lean manufacturing using an everyday laundry machine. Avoid the evils of over production by reducing the batch size as much as possible!
Learn why the waste of over production is wasteful. Understand what causes over production to happen. Discover strategies for eliminating over production.
Learn the difference between value and waste. Overview the seven classic wastes of lean. Discover how lean improvement is made: by eliminating waste!
Excellent narration of kaizen eliminating carts and the wastes of transportation, motion, inventory, and over production.
Mark teaches what a bottleneck is using the simple example of laminating signs.
