We have an extensive Continuous Improvement Development Guide to help you progress through the phases of creating a continuous improvement oriented business management system.
The sheer number of topics (and videos) to digest is daunting. This series is intended to help guide you through these resources in an organized manner.
In Phase 6, you will be challenged with keeping momentum, and with integrating new advances in Lean thinking.
Phase 6: Ramping Up (Video Term)
Jidoka is “autonomation”, or automation with a human touch. It is the concept of setting up machines to identify problems and stop production.
It also entails the premise that any problems discovered should have a quick fix and a permanent solution developed. Jidoka is one of the core pillars of ...