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IX. Lean Enterprise
A. Lean concepts
1. Theory of constraints: Describe the theory of constraints.
2. Lean thinking: Describe concepts such as value, value chain, flow, pull, perfection, etc.
3. Continuous flow manufacturing (CFM): Describe the CFM concept.
4. Non-value-added activities: Identify these activities in terms inventory, space, test inspection, rework, transportation, storage, etc.
5. Cycle-time reduction:
Describe how cycle -time reduction can be used to identify defects and
non-value-added activities using kaizentype methods to reduce waste of
space, inventory, labor, and distance.
B. Lean tools
Define, select, and apply tools such as visual factory, kanban,
poka-yoke, standard work, SMED, etc., in areas outside of DMAIC-Control.
C. Total productive maintenance (TPM)
Understand the concept of TPM.
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