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- KaizenSeries of activities whereby instances of wastes are eliminated one by one at minimal cost, by workers.
- HanedashiA hanedashi device is an automatic part ejector.
- AndonA type of visual control that displays the current state of work (i.e., abnormal conditions, work instructions, and job progress information).
- MudaNon-value added, usually translated as waste.
- HanseiHansei is a Japanese term that loosely translates to self-reflection.
- GembutsuJapanese word meaning 'real thing'. It is one of the components of the 'Three Reals' meaning go to the real place (gemba) to see the real thing (gembutsu) and collect the real facts (genjitsu).
- PokayokeMistake proofing or error proofing.
- HeijunkaProduction leveling, means transforming the typical peaks and valleys of customer demand into something flatter.
- Genchi GenbutsuMeans go and see for yourself. Go see the problem.
- JidokaAutonomation. The ability of production lines to be stopped in the event of problems.
- GembaJapanese word meaning 'real place'. It is one of the components of the 'Three Reals' meaning go to the real place (gemba) to see the real thing (gembutsu) and collect the real facts (genjitsu).
- Hoshi KanriGoals (with targets) and means for achieving it to address business priorities and to move the organization to a new level of performance.
- KaikakuRevolutionary change. Where kaizen is generally evolutionary in nature, kaikaku requires radical shifts in thinking.
- MizusumashiA water spider or 'mizusumashi' in Japanese is a person who has a prescribed set of tasks to keep materials in stock at the point of use in production areas.
- MuriIt means unreasonableness or overexertion.
- Takt TimeTthe time which should be taken to produce a component or one vehicle.
- MuraInconsistency or excess variation in either processes or demand.
- GenjitsuJapanese word meaning 'real facts'. It is one of the components of the 'Three Reals' meaning go to the real place (gemba) to see the real thing (gembutsu) and collect the real facts (genjitsu).