Describe the origins and evolution of lean thinking. Describe the five tenets of lean thinking and the seven forms of waste in a lean system.

DISCUSSION QUESTION

LO7.1 Describe the origins and evolution of lean thinking.

LO7.2 Describe the five tenets of lean thinking and the seven forms of waste in a lean system.

LO7.3 Explain how a stabilized master schedule is achieved for repetitive manufacturing.

LO7.4 Design a kanban system for a lean system.

LO7.5 Explain how setup time, lot size, layout, and maintenance are related to lean thinking.

LO7.6 Differentiate how employees, quality, and suppliers are unique in lean systems.

LO7.7 Explain how to implement a lean system