Minggu, 28 November 2010

Six Sigma is Business Strategy

Basically, Six Sigma is the result of processing data that can be used as reference to achieve a near-perfect condition (no defect). Six Sigma is not just a methodology but has become a business strategy to achieve company goals.

According to Peter Pende in his book "The Six Sigma Way: Team Fieldbook, there are six main components of the concept of six sigma as a business strategy;
1. It really put the customer
2. Management based data and facts
3. Focus on process, management and improvement
4. Proactive Management
5. Collaboration without boundaries
6. Always chasing perfection.

Sabtu, 27 November 2010

Six Sigma: Statistical Methods for Improvement

What is six sigma? how it controls the manufacturing process? Manufacturing activity is so complex and complicated. But in essence is how to deliver a quality product and in accordance with the criteria that the customer requested.

In the process of manufacture of products that do a lot of activities such as 5s which refers to Japanese culture in managing the workplace, lean manufacturing, six sigma, and so forth. In this article I will discuss about six sigma as a quality control activity.

Jumat, 26 November 2010

Just-In-Time and "Jidoka"

A continuous production flow or adjustment to changing demand in terms of number and variety, created by achieving two main concepts: Just In Time and Jidoka. Two of these concepts is the main pillar of Toyota production system.

Just-In-Time (JIT) basically intends to produce the necessary units in necessary quantities and time required. Jidoka In Japanese terms, can be interpreted as control a defect in the autonomic system. Jidoka support by not allowing defective units from the previous process flow to the next process and messed it up.


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Rabu, 24 November 2010

Manufacturing Systems Just-In Time

JIT was initially an internal system used by the founder of Toyota Motor Corporation, which is now recommended for all manufacturing industries worldwide and has experienced in terms of its application. The changes produced by forcing issues that occurred have now been integrated JIT system with integrated manufacturing technology and strategic information systems.

The addition of support system is a challenge that requires the use era of progress by reason of more reliable and faster. That will not diminish the essence of Just-In Time itself is producing the goods needed in the quantities needed and the time required as well. The system as an internal drive for production and operations management.

Selasa, 23 November 2010

5S training a lean manufacturing approach

5S training in design as a medium for disseminating awareness of the importance of disciplined approach in conjunction with the housekeeping. 5S is a lean manufacturing technique that most affect the implementation of lean manufacturing that aims to minimize waste-waste at the plant. So with trainings that are well managed then lean manufacturing objectives will be achieved with ease.

The formation of consciousness as lean manufacturing 5s housekeeping to be done in an organized and continuous. Because it deals with the formation of habits of association, habit to work where everyone has a different character.