Andon Board Andon board is a system that informs employees about the status of a process and alerts them when there’s an issue. The Toyota Andon Board is the name of the system that was first implemented by Toyota. It consisted of a large display board showing...
TPS – The Toyota Production System The Toyota Production System (TPS) is an integrated socio-technical system developed by Toyota (an automotive manufacturer) to efficiently organize manufacturing and logistics, including interaction with suppliers and customers, to...
Zero quality control refers to manufacturing or service environments where systematic quality assurance measures are absent. This dangerous approach means products reach customers without proper inspection, testing, or validation processes. Companies practicing zero...
Single piece flow, also referred to as single piece flow or continuous flow, represents a fundamental shift in manufacturing philosophy. This lean manufacturing concept involves moving one workpiece at a time between operations within a production process, rather than...
Spaghetti Chart A spaghetti chart, also known as a Spaghetti Diagram and a Spaghetti Model, is a visual flow diagram that shows the activity or process. It can be used to identify areas of improvement. It is simply a visual representation of the basic flow between...