Proactively improve production

Reduce manufacturing waste

Increase employee involvement

Increase customer satisfaction

1.4. Jikoda

Jidoka, a term used in Lean manufacturing, meaning "automation with a human touch". It is a quality control process used in the Toyota Production System which applies the following four principles: -

Detect the abnormality

Stop

Fix or correct the immediate condition

Investigate the root cause and install a countermeasure

1.5. Kanban

A Japanese term meaning, "signal". It is one of the primary tools of JIT system. It signals a cycle of replenishment for production and materials. It maintains an orderly and efficient flow of materials throughout the entire manufacturing process. It is usually a printed card that contains specific information such as part name, description, quantity, etc. The card contains,

Instruction for production and conveyance

Visual control tool to check for over production and to detect irregular processing speeds

Tool to perform kaizen

1.6. Andan

The production line is stopped if there is a problem somewhere in the line. Every employee is empowered to stop the production on finding a defect. This is done to prevent the defective items from passing to the next stage. Andon electric boards will highlight the location where the defective part is located, and hence, can be attended.

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* Contributed by -
Shine Jose Manjooran,
Ist Year - PGDBM,
XIME, Bangalore.