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Line Balancing

Line Balancing (LB) increases efficiency and throughput while simultaneously decreasing manpower and costs in production lines. An efficient line includes distributing work equally among each workstation, minimizing both the number of stations and idle time for any...

Lead Time

Lead time is the total duration from starting a process to its conclusion. When applied to supply chain management, it refers to how long it takes from when an order is placed to when it reaches its final destination. This process includes all stages such as...

Gemba

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes Gemba (also spelt genba) is a Japanese term meaning “the real place.” In everyday contexts, Japanese police refer to a crime scene as gemba, and TV reporters often report live from gemba. In business, it refers to the...

Bottleneck

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes In manufacturing, a bottleneck is a point where the work slows down or becomes obstructed. This limits overall output. The main reasons for this include equipment failures, shortages of materials, or inefficient processes. It has a...

Impact Effort Chart

The Impact Effort Chart (also known as the Impact Effort Matrix or Action Priority Matrix) is a decision-making tool. It helps prioritize tasks, projects, or initiatives based on two critical factors: the impact they deliver and the effort required to execute them....