Dell has become one of the top large company. They supply their design computers all around the world. Let’s see how their production look like.. Below is Dell Board of Directors. Michael Dell Chairman of the Board and Non-Independent Director James W. Breyer Finance, Leadership Developmentand Compensation (Chair) Donald J. Carty Non-Independent Director William H. [...]
Lean Manufacturing Techniques By Kent Pinkerton Lean manufacturing is a management philosophy that aims to get the right products to the right place at the right time and in the right quantity. Lean manufacturing focuses on the reduction of the wastes that decrease efficiency and increase costs. These wastes include over-production, waiting time, processing, inventory, [...]
Good example of JIT and what happen if there is a disruption i.e Downtime.. This video is from VISA LEAN MANUFACTURING VISA.
In daily production there are 7 wastes that need to be treat well in order to achieve maximum profit and high productivity. In Lean manufacturing or Toyota Production System the 7 wastes are: Overproduction, Waiting time, Transportation, Inventory – over stock (unnessary stock), Too many motion, Over processing and, Defective parts or unit also known [...]
The process of eliminating wastes and all non-required activities to maximize productivity and profitability is known as lean manufacturing. It is also known as assembly line, which is now a focal point of all major Industrialists to improve their productivity. Henry Ford, owner of the ford motor company, brought in the concept of lean manufacturing. [...]
Lean uses the 5S technique to eliminate waste by organizing the workplace. It does not matter whether it is a manufacturing facility spread over many acres or your desk! It is very simple, easy to implement and practical. People can easily see the benefits and the results are usually very quick to realise. There are [...]
