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Why should you use Takt Time and how to do it (Part 2) ...
You can’t simply do Takt Time production without some specific crawl plan. If you do not prepare well in this first phase, you will run into a lot of problems and even increase the amount of waste in the conversion process. The top advice in adopting Takt Time for managers is...
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Why should you use Takt Time and how to do it (Part 1) ...
There are many types of waste in the production environment, and many more factors contribute to those wastes. One of the biggest cost factors is inadequate production line planning. In fact, inefficient production lines can be frustrating for customers to wait, while lots of products that are created too quickly pose...
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How to identify common waste with the 3M approach (Part 2)
When you first start adopting the Gemba Walk tool, being mindful of muda, mura, and muri can give you a solid foundation for looking at your organization’s activities. Here are some questions to help you better access the causes of waste with the 3M method: About Muda Muda often comes across...
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How to identify common waste with the 3M approach (Part 1)
How to identify common waste with the 3M approach (Part 1) Identifying waste with a 3M approach can make it easier for you to set goals and facilitate the avoidance of repetition of unnecessary efforts (muda), the inconsistencies of those efforts (mura) or restrict the cause of stress (muri). Muda deals...
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Root analysis: Solutions to improve efficiency for businesses (Part 2)
In the previous section, we learned that just by finding the root causes of the problem, your organization is truly able to avoid a series of undesirable mistakes in the future. Of course, the next thing you need to do is to solve those problems, but since the root cause is...
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Root analysis: Solutions to improve efficiency for businesses (Part 1)
When things are not going on common sense, it is essential to find the root cause of the problem. However, in order to identify the root cause, managers need to carry out a variety of testing methods as well as gradually eliminate possibilities. This is a job that will consume a...
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Guidelines for building balanced scorecards and its benefits (Part 3)
According to a study by Conference Board, strategy implementation is the number one important job. Bain and Company – a global management consulting business, has found BSC to be one of the 10 most used strategic management tools. BSC is supporting businesses: 31% of businesses find this tool extremely useful and...
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Guidelines for building balanced scorecards and its benefits (Part 2)
Today, the application of Balanced Scorecard (BSC) is no stranger to many businesses around the world. 2CG, a strategic execution consulting firm, conducts annual surveys on BSC to better understand why it has become so popular and how useful it can be. The results show that 87% of businesses think that...
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Guidelines for building balanced scorecards and its benefits (Part 1)
Balanced Scorecard (BSC) is a strategic management system built through the integration of 4 different business perspectives into a calculation formula to help managers realize organizational goals. Besides being a measurement tool, it also amplifies the strengths of your organization. The Balanced Scorecard developed by two Harvard Professors (Robert S. Kaplan...
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5-axis CNC technology increases product quality
AS 9100 approved BT Lerson, operating from its brand new 15,000ft² facility on the doorstep of Stansted Airport, is working in partnership with DMG Mori, benefiting from the capabilities of the machine tools themselves and the technical support, training and contacts the collaboration brings, to make a step change in its...
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