25th of March 2020

Lean Production Task 1

To start with lean production techniques allow business to increase the efficiency
and reduce costs
Various techniques can be used​:
● Kaizen
● Just in time
● Cell Production
Each of those techniques have different andvantages , different concepts of making
a product

Kaizen ​involves a continous improvement in production ,involves different workers

form different sigments working together to improve efficiency and make changes .

Advantages​ of choosing Kaizen​:

● Helps to reduce waste and improve efficiency because workers will be constatly
reacting to problems within production and making changes
● Employees will be motivated because they are involved in decison making,this
motivation will make them work harder and produce better quality products.
● Easier to make changes that come from workers ,because whne just problems occur
employees can imidiately see them and make a difference

Just in time ​means that stock arrives before it is just needed by this it reduces the amount
of stock that is held ,which ccan be really costly for the business

Advantages ​of just in time:

● Reduces the costs for holding the stock
● A faster turnaround of stok prevents goods becoming damaged or obsolete while
sitting in the strorage
● Can build a good relationshp with supplier which can guarantee them possible
discounts and etc.
● More space available for production

Cell production ​is when a production is split into small groups called cells .Each cell is is
responsible for a complete union of work,work is done in terms.

Advantages​:
● Stability of the team improves communication between the cell members
● Staff feel more involved in decision making ,resulting in in greater job satisfaction
● Workers become multi skilled and consequently more more adapteble and flexible
● Quality improves because each cell has ownership over production and usually aim
for zero defects .
5 Minute Task

What is flow production ?

Flow production​ involves a continuous movement of items through the ​production
process. This means that when one task is finished the next task must start
immediately.

State one advantage of flow production ?

Flow production​ is capital intensive. This means it uses a high proportion of
machinery in relation to workers The ​advantage​ of this is that a high number of
products can roll off assembly lines at very low cost.

What are two terms used when workers perform

small tasks that they become expert at?
Skilled

What is lean production?

Lean production is an approach to management that focuses on ​cutting out waste​,
whilst ​ensuring the quality​.

Name two lean production techniques​?

Kaizen,cell production