1. Value Stream Mapping (VSM)
Visualizes the flow of materials and information required to bring a product or service to the customer.
2. 5S System
Organizes the workplace for efficiency and effectiveness by sorting, setting in order, shining, standardizing, and sustaining.
3. Kanban System
Controls the logistical chain from a production point of view, with an emphasis on just-in-time (JIT) delivery.
4. Poka-Yoke (Error Proofing)
Prevents mistakes by designing the manufacturing process, equipment, and tools so that an operation literally cannot be performed incorrectly.
5. Kaizen (Continuous Improvement)
Encourages small, incremental improvements in processes, products, or services to improve quality and reduce waste.
6. Jidoka (Autonomation)
Empowers machines to automatically stop when a defect is detected, preventing defective products from being produced.
7. Heijunka (Production Leveling)
Smooths the production workload as much as possible to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
8. SMED (Single-Minute Exchange of Die)
Reduces setup or changeover times between processes to increase flexibility and reduce batch sizes.
9. Value Stream Analysis (VSA)
Focuses on analyzing the value-added and non-value-added activities in a process to streamline operations.
10. Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
Ensures that equipment is well-maintained and operates correctly to minimize breakdowns and defects.
