Tuesday, December 18, 2007

What's Lean ???



Lean '
A manufacturing philosophy developed by Toyota Motor Corporation aimed at optimal levels of efficiency through the elimination of waste.

"Waste = anything that does not add value to the customer "

TPS is 90% operational/cultural
10% Physical/equipment
" Problem is Good and No Problem is Problem " ( Teruyuki Minoura )
Goals of Lean :
  1. Deliver the highest quality to customer.
  2. Deliver product with the lowest cost for overall operations .
  3. Shortest the lead time , fastest collect the cast.
  4. Flexibility for any of changes.
  5. High Safety
  6. High Morale ( Mutual Trust and Respect )
Phases of Lean Implementation :
1. Physically
2. Culturally
3. Operationally
Indo Lean Institute