Pre-Assignment

Match each term below with its definition in the chart. While memorizing these terms is not essential, it’s important to be familiar with them.

Autonomation or Jikoda
Benchmarking
Blitz
Cycle Time
Five S
Flow

Gemba
Genchi Genbutsu
Heijunka
Just-in-Time (JIT)
Kaikaku
Kaizen

Lead Time
Muda
Mura
Muri
Pokayoke
Pull

Push
Takt Time
Value
Value Stream

Definition	Term
The time required to complete one cycle of a particular operation.
How long a customer must wait for the product after they place an order.
An activity that creates no value but consumes resources and is therefore considered waste.
Measuring products, processes, services, etc. against the highest standard.
A production system where each item required is produced and available precisely when needed, in the exact amount.
A fast, structured, focused process for improving something (a process, a workspace, etc.).
A Japanese term meaning, “Where the action is.”
Constant, gradual improvement to a process in order to create less waste but more value.
The principles for achieving and maintaining an effective workplace: Seiri, Seiketsu, Seiso, Seiton, and Shitsuke.
A Japanese term meaning, “Go and see for yourself.”
A fast, radical change process.
The way production moves from the beginning (raw material) to the end (customer). This is a key principle of Lean – Lean envisions the flow as one smooth process.
The process of designing, producing, and delivering a product.
The process of leveling the workload between resources.
A semi-automatic process; human and machine working together.
Desired characteristics provided to the customer at the right time, place, and cost.
Irrationality.
A mistake-proofing device such as quality testing or checklists.
Inconsistency and deviation.
A production philosophy where products are created regardless of demand.
A production philosophy where only what is ordered by customers is produced. Key element of Just-In-Time.
The rate at which customers are demanding a product. This is the heartbeat of any Lean enterprise.