Manufacturing Glossary
Learn everything you need to know about the central concepts in manufacturing and the Industry 4.0 revolution
5 Whys Method
Learn what the 5 whys method is, what it’s used for and how you can use it in practice.
16 Major Losses in Total Productive Maintenance
Learn everything you need to know about the 16 Major Losses in Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).
Digital Work Instructions
A complete guide to digital work instructions.
First Time Right (FTR)
Find out all you need to know about first time right (FTR) in manufacturing, including why it is important, how to calculate it, and how you can improve it.
Fishbone Diagrams
Discover all you need to know about fishbone diagrams in manufacturing, including how to make them, their benefits, and some frequently asked questions.
Gemba Walks
Everything you need to know about Gemba Walks!
Heijunka
Read our complete guide to heijunka in manufacturing, including a definition, examples, tips, and a heijunka box template.
Jidoka
Learn everything there is to know about Jidoka, the Lean manufacturing method that creates a defect-free production line.
Just-in-Time (JIT) Manufacturing
Interested in just-in-time (JIT) manufacturing? Learn everything you need to know about it here, including its origin, application and (dis)advantages.
Kaizen: A Complete Guide
Learn everything you need to know about Kaizen in manufacturing, the Japanese continuous improvement mindset every manufacturer should use.
Manufacturing Cycle Time
Find out what cycle time is, how it differs from takt time and lead time, and what you can do to improve it.
Mean Time to Repair (MTTR)
Read up on everything you need to know about mean time to repair (MTTR).
Pareto chart
Curious about what a Pareto chart is used for in manufacturing? Learn everything you need to know about this great RCA tool here.
PDCA cycle
Learn the ins and outs of this powerful continuous-improvement model.
Preventive Maintenance Compliance (PMC)?
Find out everything you need to know about preventive maintenance compliance (PMC).
Spaghetti Diagrams
All the ins and outs of spaghetti diagrams in one place (with an easy 5-step guide).
Takt Time in Manufacturing
Everything You Need to Know About Takt Time in Manufacturing.
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