1. Kaizen* Events, often called Rapid Improvement Events,
are implemented to quickly eliminate waste
and non-value-added activities.
January 26-30th 2015
* Japanese for "change for better"
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2. Step 1: Group products
Step 2: Measure demands – establish Takt time
Step 3: Review work sequence
Step 4: Combine work in balance process
Step 5: Design cell layout
Five Step Cell Design Process
3. Computer Engrave Cut Pin Press Prep
Products with similar processing requirements are
grouped into product families
Projects X X X X X X
Daily X X X X X X
Processing
Steps
Product
Step 1: Group Products
4. Takt Time = Demand Rate
Takt Time =
Work Time Available
Number of Units Sold
GOAL: Produce to Demand
Minutes
Keys
=Takt Time =
Exercise:
Cycle time
Takt time
= Minimum # of People
Step 2: Establish Takt Time
420
80
5.2 Mins
22.5
5.2
3=
5. Observe sequence of tasks each worker performs
Break operations into observable elements
Identify value added versus non-value added
(NVA) elements and minimize NVA
Study machine capacity, cycle times and change over times
Step 3: Review Work Sequence
6. Cycle and TAKT Time
Step 4: Combine work in balance process
Printer to Help
Decrease
process time to
seconds.
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
Computer Engrave Key Cut Pin Press Prep TAKT
Projects
Daily
8. Design Goals
– Flexible layout, lot size = 1, point of use storage,
visual management
– Mixed models
Simplify Flows
– Integrate process operations, materials flow one way
Minimize Materials Handling
– Concentrate on value-added motions
– Establish material replenishment procedure
Make Use of People 100 Percent
– Promote visibility and flexibility
– Operators stand for flexibility
Step 5: Design and Construct Cell
17. An agreed-upon set of work procedures that establishes
the best method and sequence for each manufacturing
or assembly process.
Standardized work is implemented to maximize human
and machine efficiency while simultaneously ensuring
safe conditions.
Operations safely carried out using the most effective
combination of these resources:
People Materials
Methods Machines
Standardized Work
18. Kaizen* Events, often called Rapid Improvement Events,
are implemented to quickly eliminate waste
and non-value-added activities.
January 26-30th 2015
* Japanese for "change for better"
Keying Center
