To make it more efficient and easy to find what you are looking for in the Terminology Section. Abbreviations are now shown in a separate column next to the definition. I think this is more efficient to avoid cross referencing all over the list.
When it comes to improving a process, it is a good start to look into every step and to apply the framework of ECRS or Eliminate, Combine, Rearrange and Simplify.
ECRS:
Eliminate, Combine, Rearrange and Simplify. A framework for improving a process or a task. Often used within Autonomous Maintenance.
When introducing a change into a current process or introducing a brand new process, FMEA or Failure Mode and Effect Analysis is a tool to help smooth the introduction and to sidestep possible pitfalls.
FMEA:
Failure Mode and Effects Analysis. FMEA is often the first step of a system reliability study or a process change project. It aims to identify possible failure modes and their causes and effects.
The last definition of the three to the sources of waste is Muri.
Muri:
Overburden. When operators or machines for more than 100% to finish their task, they are overburdened. This is harmful both to machines and people and should be avoided.
The next definition to the sources of waste is Mura.
Mura:
Unevenness. Fluctuations in customer demand, process times per product or a variation of cycle times between different operators are examples of Mura.
Defining the sources of waste we start with the most recognised, Muda
Muda:
Waste. It could also mean uselessness or wastefulness. It can be defined as 7+1 wastes: Defects, Overproduction, Waiting, Transport, Inventory, Motion, Excess Processing and Wasted talent. Within Lean the elimination of Muda is a central concept.
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