Supply chain

Supply chain

Of or referring to a system of organizations, people, technology, activities, information, and resources that develops a product from supplier to customer in an efficient manner.

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A quality philosophy based on the idea that a level of perfect quality, as in zero defects, is achievable and should be a company-wide goal. It emphasizes the examination of all factors that lead to ...

chaku-chaku

Software; Supply chain

In lean manufacturing, a work cell or line in which single parts are automatically offloaded that allows operators to directly move the part between successive machines without wait time.

idle time

Software; Supply chain

The planned or actual time an operation is not engaged in run time, or the active production of a product. Idle time is typically scheduled, for setup, maintenance or other activities, or unscheduled ...

operation

Software; Supply chain

A production step or activity with a defined start and stop time that may be composed of individual tasks but is not broken down into smaller increments in rate and capacity calculations. Unlike ...

seven wastes

Software; Supply chain

Forms of production waste identified by Taiichi Ohno, specified as: overproduction vs. demand, idle time, unnecessary transport, inventory, excess processing, excess operator motion and production of ...