Aug 19 2015
Jidoka isn’t just about “stop and fix”
Jidoka (自働化) isn’t just “stop and fix” or “stop and call.” It is a complete approach to automation that includes building in the ability of a machine to stop when it malfunctions but also includes many other things. Sakichi Toyoda’s Type-G loom didn’t just stop when the yarn broke, it also had automatic shuttle change, which reduced the need for human intervention in its normal operations, and was a breakthrough that had eluded everybody else.
Sep 18 2015
On the Different Ways to Measure Production Speed | Christoph Roser
Sourced through Scoop.it from: www.allaboutlean.com
Michel Baudin‘s comments:
The main conclusion from this post is that, when discussing production speed, you should define your terms if you want to avoid confusion.
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By Michel Baudin • Technology • 4 • Tags: Lead time, OEE, process time, Takt time