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What is Factory Layout Design?

Factory layout involves allocating space for equipment, workers, materials and supporting activities to optimize economical production, effective service design and a safe working environment. It encompasses the physical arrangement of departments, machinery,...

What is Huddle Board?

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Huddle boards are visual tools designed to facilitate team communication, collaboration and task tracking. Each column corresponds with different work stages or stages within projects and task cards can move through them as necessary. Huddle boards have quickly become...

What is Business Process Reengineering (BPR)?

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Business Process Reengineering (BPR) is an indispensable way for organizations to boost efficiency and stay competitive in today’s market. BPR involves restructuring processes to achieve significant improvements that align with an organization’s strategy;...

What is Value Engineering?

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Value Engineering (VE) is a management technique focused on finding an optimal balance between cost, reliability, and performance in products, projects, processes, or services. Value Engineering can be an invaluable asset when used for problem-solving; its goal is to...

What is Andon System?

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Andon is a term derived from the Japanese word for “paper lantern.” When applied to manufacturing, an Andon system provides visual and auditory feedback regarding the status of production lines, signalling when assistance may be needed and providing...

What is Visual Management?

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Visual management transforms how organizations function by condensing complex data into visual cues that everyone can understand. By making information visible and accessible, companies can improve communication, streamline processes, and drive continuous improvement....