Starter: Lean Production Key Terms Look at the key terms below and then define them. Key TermDefined...

Starter: Lean Production Key Terms

Look at the key terms below and then define them.

Key Term Defined

Just In Time(JIT)

Kaizen (Continuous Improvemen

t)

Time Base Manageme

nt

Cell Production

Starter: Lean Production Key Terms

Look at the key terms below and then define them.

Key Term Defined

Just In Time(JIT)

Kaizen (Continuous Improvemen

t)

Time Base Manageme

nt

Cell Production

Stock arrives exactly when needed in production. Eliminates the need for stock, reduces waste, theft, and

perishing stock and therefore reduce costs (warehousing, staff etc)

Kaizen – small incremental changes rather than large rethinks. The purpose is to achieve better quality and greater efficiency. It focuses on many small changes rather than few large ones

which may seriously effect production levels and staff e.g. culture, uncertainty

Time based management is an approach that recognises the importance of time and seeks to reduce unproductive

time with shorter product development times, quicker response times and greater efficiency

This is production that is organised workers into ‘cells’ within the factory, with each cell comprising several

workers who each possess different skills these works then work together to produce one item.

Read the case Study and then complete the following Questions:

1. Calculate the output per worker in 1988 and in 1989. (6 marks)

2. Ian Smith the Production Manager at the Cumbernauld factory tries hard to encourage a lean Production approach. What does this mean and what examples of this are evident in the case? (10 marks)

3. The implementation of a Total Quality Management Culture ensured the success of OKI (UK) Ltd. To what extent do you agree with this statement? (12 marks)

OKI Printing Solution (UK) Ltd



Labour Productivity = Output of units (per annum)

Number of employees

1988Output: 2,400No of Workers: 300

19882,400 = 8 printers per

worker 300



Labour Productivity = Output of units (per annum)

Number of employees

1989Output: 6,000No of Workers: 600

19896,000 = 10 printers per

worker 600

2. Ian Smith the Production Manager at the Cumbernauld factory tries hard to encourage a lean Production approach. What does this mean and what examples of this are evident in the case? (10 marks)


Start with a definition of Lean Production (AO1)

Then explain what elements lean production are evident in the case study and explain the ‘Knock on Effect’ of these elements

(their benefits and drawbacks on OKI) (AO2 & AO3)

Consider: Cell production, Just in time, time-based management and continuous improvement (kaizen)

3. The implementation of a Total Quality Management Culture ensured the success of OKI (UK) Ltd. To what extent do you agree with this statement? (12 marks)


Start with a definition of TQM (AO1)

Then explain TQM involves and explain where / how they are evident in the case study and explain the ‘Knock on Effect’ of these elements (their benefits and drawbacks on OKI) (AO2 &

AO3)

Consider: Staff involvement (Quality Assurance) , quality circles,

quality culture and the impct on Motivation and quality of products at all stage of production.

Then show judgement. Do you agree with the statement. YES /NO? Give detailed reasons and supportive evidence for your

decision. (AO4)

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