Streamline processes and achieve operational efficiency
Lean manufacturing is a widely recognized and practiced business philosophy as many manufacturers have implemented some variation of practice into their operations. But, what are the benefits of lean manufacturing? In today’s blog, we’ll first detail what lean manufacturing is and then we’ll get into why companies use lean manufacturing.
The five lean manufacturing principles can help manufacturing companies operate more efficiently. Putting lean concepts into practice can be beneficial for your bottom line since greater efficiency results in improved productivity. Moreover, it aids in creating a positive customer experience which improves customer satisfaction and enhances your brand’s reputation. Before we get into what the five lean manufacturing principles are, let’s first get into what lean manufacturing is.
In today’s blog we’ll be discussing the principles of total quality management (TQM), but first, let’s go over what total quality management is and the benefits of implementing this approach.
Poka-yoke (poh-kah yoh-keh) is a Japanese term that means “mistake-proofing” or more literally — avoiding (yokeru) inadvertent errors (poka). What’s more, it’s one of the most fundamental tools of lean six sigma, and one of several lean manufacturing tools, that is designed to help organizations eliminate waste, streamline processes, and increase efficiency. Specifically, poka-yoke strives to achieve zero defects by preventing and eliminating errors from occurring in a process.
A virtual gemba walk enables you to perform gemba walks virtually so that it easily integrates into your daily manufacturing tasks and activities. Before we get into the five benefits of using a virtual gemba walk, allow us to first explain what a gemba walk is, and how it differs from a virtual gemba walk.
