This glossary includes terms pertinent to operations management. A manufacturing strategy developed by toyota motor corporation of japan over a period of many years. Knowing the definitions of lean terms is important to learning how to apply them when building a lean manufacturing system. Mes manufacturing execution system a system that controls and manages production on the factory floor with the goal of reducing the total time needed to produce an order. These definitions have since been expanded and can also serve as a study aid for candidates preparing for. The term six sigma originated from terminology associated with manufacturing, specifically terms associated with statistical modeling of manufacturing processes. In cost management, an approach to inventory valuation in which variable costs and a portion of fixed costs are assigned to or absorbed into each unit of production. Acc american chemistry council formerly the chemical manufacturers association. Glossary of manufacturing terms accumulation conveyor this storage conveyor is simply a horizontal discharge bin with no mechanisms or moving parts in the food zone. Glossary of manufacturing terms material handling industry. It communicates the current status of the production system and.
The required force will depend upon the material, sheet thickness, and drawing ratio. Chakuchaku is a standard term that applies to a lean produc tion cell that has. We do not recommend this approach as it limits the input and engagement of the workforce in. The drawing force will create enough stress in the material to exceed the tensile yield strength, allowing the material to plastically deform to the new shape.
The national science and technology council, subcommittee on advanced manufacturing nstc sam is in the process of developing a national strategic plan for advanced manufacturing to improve government coordination and provide longterm guidance for federal programs and activities in support of united states manufacturing competitiveness, including advanced manufacturing research and developmen. With over 50 terms defined and growing daily, this resource is sure to help keep you hip to all the latest and greatest lingo in. Lean is derived from the idea that the approach reduces wastes that contribute to inefficient. Manufacturing glossary share in our years of working with manufacturers from hightech electronic to automotive to medical device companies we have learned the terms commonly used in their respective industries and compiled them into a list. The list includes a lot of japanese terms, although almost all of them can also easily be explained using english terms, which are also given. Many companies outsource older, more stable product lines so they can focus operations on newer, more technically complex products with higher profit margins. Browse and search thousands of manufacturing abbreviations and acronyms in our comprehensive reference resource. It was originally created by the toyota motor corporation and was named for the paper size on which it was printed.
Lean terms and definitions 5s a method for removing all excess materials and tools from the workplace and organizing the required items using visual controls such that they are easy to find, use and maintain. Creates a selfsustaining culture which perpetuates a neat, clean, efficient. With over 50 terms defined and growing daily, this resource is sure to help keep you hip to all the latest and greatest lingo in manufacturing operations. The outward force exerted on the mold halves caused by the injection of molten material during the mold filling stage. Glossary manufacturing technology is powerdriven manufacturing machinery, not portable by hand, used in the process of transforming materials into discrete durable goods i. Glossary of industrial relations and related terms. Toyota used the a3 methodology to help develop its famed toyota production. Fall 2008 terms and glossary supply chain management absorption costing. The erp manufacturing glossary the best enterprise. This glossary is intended as a practical and easytouse guide to common terms used in the advanced manufacturing industry. This article will serve as your guide to lean manufacturing terminology.
It was compiled to assist operations management students in courses at the university of michigan business school. Glossary of selected terms, abbreviations and organizations. The lexicon covers such key lean terms as andon, jidoka, kaizen. Explore our glossary for quick definitions of frequently used manufacturing terms and acronyms. By using our website, you declare yourself in agreement with our use of cookies. Also see contract manufacturing and electronics manufacturing services. The purpose of this glossary was originally to assist those who have english language difficulties to better understand some common terms used in the us that may not have clear translations into other languages. Lean manufacturing, also referred to as lean production, is a production practice that considers any excess, in terms of resources, time, manpower, space or inventory, as a waste and aims at eliminating it. Terms and glossary supply chain management a3 method. Compare and contrast the various additive manufacturing processes. Glossary of lean six sigma general terms 2010 chi solutions, inc. Lean pdf terms download a pdf file of our extensive lean. Lean six sigma terminology 1sample sign test this is used to test the probability of a sample median being equal to hypothesized value.
Every quality professional needs a handy reference of quality terms, acronyms and key people in the history of quality. Glossary of lean six sigma terms chi solutions, inc. A dictionary of lean, manufacturing and continuous improvement. To make textiles, the first requirement is a source of fibre from which a yarn can be. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Define the acronyms used in additive manufacturing. Glossary of selected terms, abbreviations and organizations a aaee american academy for environmental engineers. Device or means of automatic unload of the work piece from. An approach in which manufacturing work centers cells have the total capabilities needed to produce an item or group of similar items. Cookies help us to provide you with an excellent service. Lean manufacturing and six sigma definitions glossary. A typical primary manufacturing process results in an ra surface roughness of 32250 microinches and finishing operations can lower the roughness to 2 microinches. With 14 new definitions touching on management, healthcare, startups, manufacturing, and service, the 5 th edition of the lean lexicon, is the most comprehensive edition yet of the handy and practical glossary for lean thinkers.
Manufacturing deviation a temporary change in production or a manufacturing procedure. Glossary of industry terms the purpose of this glossary was originally to assist those who have english language difficulties to better understand some common terms used in the us that may not have clear translations into other languages. Many companies use a single kaizen team to effect the changes brought about by lean manufacturing. To ensure that the focus of 5s is to make it easier for the workers, spirit is added to remind people that it should be fun, and that creativity is key to coming up with new ideas and better ways to implement 5s. Jump to navigation jump to search the manufacture of textiles is one of the oldest of human technologies. This glossary defines a range of common industrial relations terms. While we have made every effort to present current and accurate definitions, the glossary should be considered as a resource and not as an authoritative reference. In addition to preventing incorrect operation, the technique usually provides a. For an optimum production cycle time, the operators. Everything we do is grounded in proven, researchbased methodologies designed to ensure a highly collaborative experience that results in extraordinary, sustainable results. A systematic method for implementing lean manufacturing that helps improve the production process and sustains gains made in the. The term lean derives from the improvement methodologies developed, refined and applied to the specific business needs of toyota. Glossary of industry terms society for permanent cosmetic.
A dictionary of lean, manufacturing and continuous improvement andon flashing lights used to indicate the flow of production at points in a production line. Lessons from the gemba volume 1 is a collection of stories and case studies about applying lss to notforprofit organizations. Many of our lean dictionary terms part of the continuous improvement companion come with a lean pdf download a single lean pdf file to brush up on a term while waiting for a plane, or get them all to keep a handy lean reference guide on your desk or in a kaizen room you can even print out copies for the whole audience of a class you might be teaching. Am core competencies addressed most important in bold 8a1 define the basic terms used in additive manufacturing in oral and written communications 8a2 explain and illustrate the various additive manufacturing processes. Glossary of lean manufacturing terms and definitions with an emphasis on productivity improvement. Tps focuses on the complete elimination of waste from the manufacturing process, and is the progenitor of lean manufacturing. Lean methods is a worldclass global firm specializing in solving todays toughest business problems. Surface roughness is typically measured as the arithmetic average ra or root mean square rms of the surface variations, measured in microinches or micrometers. Leanmean manufacturing, inc does not take responsibility for the content of these definitions, nor does leanmean manufacturing, inc endorse these as official definitions. Accumulation conveyor this storage conveyor is simply a horizontal discharge bin with no mechanisms or moving parts in the food zone. The a3 system is a means of describing a business process in a compact form. A dictionary of lean, manufacturing and continuous. These methodologies are commonly referred to as the toyota production system tps or the toyota business system.
The best lean manufacturing glossary for understanding lean manufacturing, six sigma, and related process improvements terminology. Address 555 17th street, suite 400 denver, co 80202 contact. Jun 29, 2011 here are 10 basic terms you need in your manufacturing vocabulary. You can obtain detailed information about the use of cookies on our website by clicking on more information. If the information you are looking for is not here, you may be able to find it on the epa web archive or the january 19, 2017 web snapshot.
The ratio of a materials mass to its volume at a given temperature and pressure, typically measured in kgm3, gcm3, or lbin3. The amount of force required to deep draw a sheet metal blank to a smaller diameter determined by the punch. The national science and technology council, subcommittee on advanced manufacturing nstc sam is in the process of developing a national strategic plan for advanced manufacturing to improve government coordination and provide longterm guidance for federal programs and activities in support of united states manufacturing competitiveness, including advanced manufacturing research and. Glossary of lean manufacturing terms lean manufacturing continual reduction of waste in all areas and forms overall strategy drives lean production product development and mazaks mfg. Without engaged workers, the 5s approach will not last or be successful. Most of the lean terms you need to know are listed in this lean manufacturing glossary. Glossary of sustainable manufacturing terms us epa. The following contains a sometimes commented glossary of terms related to lean manufacturing or production management with a brief definition. It has been supplanted by lean manufacturing concepts in the main. Lean manufacturing and six sigma definitions glossary terms. This feature offers quick and thorough cleanout for enhanced sanitation and a greatly reduced risk of cross contamination between product runs. A display panel that depicts an operational groups process alarms in a hierarchical manner. Besides the main terms like cloud computing, interoperability or machine learning, new phrases such as servitization, edge computing, and digital twins have emerged recently, making it hard to keep up.
They can often put the most experienced minds to the test, so to help ive compiled this brief glossary of key manufacturing software terms. Thats why we created this glossary to provide you with definitions of common terms using straightforward language. In addition to preventing incorrect operation, the technique usually provides a warning signal of some sort for. Cycle time ct the time it takes one operator to go through all work elements before repeating them. Producing and moving one item at a time or a small and consistent batch of items through a series of processing steps as continuously as possible, with each step making just what is requested by the next step. From erp to hcm, mes and crm, manufacturing and software is a minefield of shortened terms and phrases. Lean methods group specializes in collaborative and strategic methodologies to improve business performace across all industries. Productivity reflects how much time it takes to produce a product, often divided by how many workers are involved. The web is overflowing with confusing lean six sigma jargon creating unnecessary barriers to simple process improvement. The clamp force applied to the mold must be greater than this separating force in order to keep it securely closed while the material is injected. The separating force is the product of the cavity pressure and the projected area of the shot.
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