LEAN KAIZEN, JIT Manufacturing Kenneth John J.Durano Introduction Quiz

A flexible system of operation that uses fewer resources than a traditional system.

Toyota's founder, Taiichi Ohno, and Shigeo Shingo.

Demand driven, focused on waste reduction, and dedicated to excellence and continuous improvement.

<p>Just-in-time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Waste and inefficiency (nonvalue-added activities).</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A signaling system that ensures production only when needed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Toyota Production System</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Waste and inefficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>John Deere</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Delayed delivery dates</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Toyota Production System (TPS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Just-In-Time</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>About 80 percent</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Shifted from directing to supporting workers</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dramatically improved, exceeding all other GM plants</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Demand-based operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Efficiency of individual operations and leads to unbalanced systems and large inventories</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Demand-based operations, flexible operations, rapid changeover capability, effective worker behaviors, continuous improvement efforts</p> Signup and view all the answers