5 important steps to calculate number of operators required for a cell

5 important steps to calculate number of operators required for a cell As a manager, we are inclined to ideas like the cell or line. Consider if a cell is going to be introduced to the existing product line. You will surely estimate, how many operators will be needed for the cell. Below are the […]

8 Key questions for drawing a future state value stream

What is Value stream mapping?

8 Key questions for drawing a future state value stream The objective of VSM is to highlight sources of waste and eliminate them by implementing a future state value stream. Based on your answers, mark your future state ideas and then you can draw a future-state map with the same set of symbols used for current state […]

How to calculate Takt Time?

Takt time

How to calculate Takt Time? Takt time is a reference number that is used to match the rate of production in a manufacturing process to the rate of sales. It is used to help synchronize pace of production with the pace of sales.  ‘Takt’ is a German word for a pace or beat. In other terms, […]