Tag: lean manufacturing

  • Transformation Through Quality Circle

    “Arise, Awake and Stop not until the goal is reached.” – Swami Vivekananda Introduction A single brain sometimes is not capable of taking critical decisions alone. An individual needs the support and guidance of others to come out with an effective solution. When individuals come together on a common platform with a common objective of accomplishing…

  • OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness)

    OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness)

    “Efficiency is doing things right; effectiveness is doing the right things.” ​–​ Peter Drucker Introduction For the connoisseurs of Cricket, both ‘Run rate’ and ‘playing for complete 50 overs’ is important. The run rate helps the team to build the pressure on the other team while playing for the full 50 overs not only tires the…

  • SIPOC Diagram

    SIPOC Diagram

    “If you define the problem correctly, you almost have the solution.” ​–​ Steve Jobs Introduction The term ‘Life Skills’ refers to the skills you need to make the most out of life. Any skill that is useful in your life can be considered a life skill. There are five key life skills which include communication, interpersonal…

  • TURTLE Diagram

    TURTLE Diagram

    “All we are doing is looking at the timeline from the moment a customer gives us an order to the point we collect the cash. And we are reducing that timeline in the value stream by removing non-value-added wastes.” ​– Taiichi Ohno Introduction When we plan to go for a vacation, we plan everything in detail.…

  • SWOT Analysis (Strength, Weakness, Opportunity, Threat)

    SWOT Analysis (Strength, Weakness, Opportunity, Threat)

    “If all you are trying to do is essentially the same thing as your rivals then it is unlikely that you will be successful” – Michael Porter Introduction We are always growing and changing based on our personality and life experiences. Therefore, it’s important to periodically take time out to conduct a self-analysis. Self-analyses help…