LEAN OPERATION -system operation that uses fewer resources -focused on eliminating waste

1. GOALS

1.1. Ultimate goal -Balanced rapid flow

1.2. Supporting goal -eliminate disruption and waste -flexible systems

2. WASTE

2.1. 7 waste -Overproduction -Waiting -Unnecessary transportation -Inefficient processing -Inventory -Inefficient work method -Product defects

3. LEAN BUILDING BLOCKS

3.1. Process design

3.2. Product design

3.3. Personnel/ organizations elements

3.4. Manufacturing planning and control

4. BASIC ELEMENTS

4.1. Waste reduction

4.2. Excellent and contionous improvement

4.3. Demand driven

5. JUST IN TIME (JIT)

5.1. -highly coordinated processing system

5.2. Pull system - supplies and components pulled through system