A Guide to Andon in Lean Manufacturing

Andon is one of the most common tools used in lean manufacturing. This guide will teach you everything you need to know about Andon lights in lean manufacturing.What is an Andon?An Andon is a device that is used in lean manufacturing to stop the line...

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May 18, 2022
Hanedashi and Chaku Chaku

Hanedashi is a Japanese term meaning "automatic ejection of a piece of the finished product after its transformation cycle". A Chaku Chaku production line has multiple machines that use Hanedashi ejection devices to help the operator run multiple mac...

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May 02, 2022
5 Ways To Improve Your Innovation Process

Innovation is one of the most critical drivers of business growth and a key to staying competitive in today’s marketplace. To remain relevant, your business needs to constantly innovate and drive new products and services to keep pace with changing m...

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May 01, 2022
IASSC Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (LSSBB) Sample Questions

IASSC® LSSBB Exam Preparation – Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) In this section, we provide you with a question bank for the Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification exam. The question bank covers the Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Body of Knowledge. We in...

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Apr 23, 2022
The 9 Belbin Team Roles And What They Accomplish

Belbin Associates, Inc. is a global human resource consulting firm. The 9 Belbin Team Roles model provides a framework for managing people in organizations. The model was developed by Raymond Meredith Belbin and has been widely used by organizations...

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Apr 17, 2022
Kraljic Matrix in Supply Chain Management

In supply chain management, the Kraljic matrix (or Kraljic model) is a method used to classify the purchase and suppliers into four classes, based on the intricacy of the supply chain and the capacity of the purchasers and providers.  1. Non-critical...

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Apr 17, 2022