Kim discusses a periodic pull system in which the manual information processing time of a kanban method was replaced by online computerized processing. This results in better system performance, such as reduced lead time and inventory and faster system response.
(Nanua Singh, Computer-Integrated Design and Manufacturing 1996, pg. 460)
Manufacturing Enterprise:
For most enterprises, the long term goal is to stay in business, grow and make a profit. This is particularly true of manufacturing enterprises, which must understand the dynamic changes that are taking place in the business enviroment. The 21st century business enviroment can be characterized by expending global competetion and products of increasing variety and lower demand. The globalisiation of economic activity has brought about a sea change in the attitudes of customers. Customer individualism is certain to become the central theme of business.
(Nanua Singh, Computer-Integrated Design and Manufacturing 1996, pg. 1)
Internal Failure Cost:
Internal failure occurs when products fail to meet the customer quality requirements before being shipped to the customers. Internal failure costs include all the cost elements involved in rectifying this situation. Examples of internal failure cost elements are failure analysis, scrap, repair, retest, downtime, yield losses and downgrading of usual specifications.
(Nanua Singh, Computer-Integrated Design and Manufacturing 1996, pg. 351)
Autonomous maintenance:
Autonomous maintenance is an especially important pillar of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) because it enlists the intelligence and skills of the people who are most familiar with factory machines-- equipment operators. Operators learn the maintenance skills they need to know through a seven-step autonomous maintenance program. Most companies in the West stop after implementing the first few steps and never realize the full benefits of autonomous maintenance. This book contains comprehensive coverage of all seven steps--not just the first three or four.
It includes:
- An overview of autonomous maintenance features and checklists for step audits to certify team achievement at each AM step.
- TPM basics such as the six big losses, overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), causes of losses, and six major TPM activities.
- An implementation plan for TPM and five countermeasures for achieving zero breakdowns.
- Useful guidelines and case studies in applying AM to manual work such as assembly, inspection, and material handling.
- Integrates examples from Toyota, Asai Glass, Bridgestone, Hitachi, and other top companies.
By treating machines as partners and taking responsibility for them, you get machines that you can rely on and help maintain an energized and responsive workplace. For companies that are serious about taking autonomous maintenance beyond mere cleaning programs, this is an essential sourcebook and implementation support.
(Masaji Tajiri, Fumio Gotoh, Autonomous maintenance in Seven Steps, pg:352)
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