8 Key questions for drawing a future state value stream
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 […]
Six steps to avoid overproduction in your shop floor
Six steps to avoid overproduction in your shop floor If you are a person who is wondering why you need to avoid overproduction in the first place, then there is an another piece of article you need to read before going through this one – 5 reasons why overproduction is harmful. In lean manufacturing we try to get […]
Difference between Batch Processing and Single Piece Flow
Batch processing Vs. Single Piece Flow In this article, we are explaining the difference between traditional batch processing and Single piece flow. This understanding is critical for the successful implementation of Single piece flow which is the foundation of Lean Philosophy. Traditional Batch processing In traditional batch processing, every operation of the products are done […]
