5 steps to building a value network map

摘要

Lean manufacturing has its roots in the Toyota Production System (TPS). But as most in custom fabrication know, the TPS that was designed for Toyota's assembly lines doesn't necessarily work for the high-product-mix, low-volume environment of the typical custom fabricator or, forthat matter, any other job shop. Of course, some lean tools are universally applicable and fit custom fabrication very well. Employee involvement in strategic planning, ergonomics, 5S, total productive maintenance, errorproofing, visual controls, standard work, machine setup reduction, and more can help a custom fabricator become better at what it does.