Table 1.
The most commonly known lean tool and techniques [28].
| Lean tools and techniques | ||
|---|---|---|
| 5S | Jidoka- Automation | Multi-function employees |
| VSM | Muda (waste) | Root cause Analysis |
| Cell Layout | PDCA (plan-Do-Check and Act) | Single piece flow |
| Kaizen | Standardize work | Team Building |
| Poka-Yoke (error-proofing) | Bottleneck analysis/line balancing | Gemba |
| JIT | Kanban (pull system) | Visual display & control |
| TPM | Heijunka - level scheduling | Supplier management |
| Single-Minute Exchange of Dies | Visual Management | Small lot size |
| Cellular manufacturing | Flow production | Uniform workload |