EBK OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
14th Edition
ISBN: 9781260718447
Author: Stevenson
Publisher: MCG COURSE
expand_more
expand_more
format_list_bulleted
Question
Chapter 14.4, Problem 1.2RQ
Summary Introduction
To explain: How Gemba walks are different than value stream mapping.
Case summary: In the given case, lean practitioners applied the Gemba technique of country J to stay in touch by getting the knowledge of all happenings in the factory building. This technique involves learning about work practices, coaching, training employees, and following up on issues that were discovered in past. To conduct a Gemba walk, there was no particular set of rules but it was regulated with the help of several general guidelines. An expert R warned that there was a mistake with technology which is wandering about the plant on a meet basis which can only bring empty praise to employees rather than taking time to understand the actual happening. Therefore, the correct use of this technology makes the managers and leaders able to stay in touch with various activities on the firm’s floor, which help them to make appropriate decisions.
Expert Solution & Answer
Want to see the full answer?
Check out a sample textbook solution
Students have asked these similar questions
Can you create a process and value stream map for a house cleaning service?
A process loop or machine cycle has these four elements. What parts of machine cycles are valued? Does replacing machine cycle components matter? Do more modules assist with switching?
Anna works on an assembly line where it takes her 30minutes to produce 20 units of a product needed to fi ll a container.It takes her an additional 5 minutes to transport the container toJosh, who works at the next station. Th e company uses a safetystock of 20 percent. Th e current assembly line uses fi ve kanbansbetween Anna’s and Josh’s stations. Compute the demand for theproduct
Chapter 14 Solutions
EBK OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
Ch. 14.4 - Prob. 1.1RQCh. 14.4 - Prob. 1.2RQCh. 14.4 - Prob. 1.3RQCh. 14.S - Prob. 1DRQCh. 14.S - Prob. 2DRQCh. 14.S - Prob. 3DRQCh. 14.S - Prob. 4DRQCh. 14.S - Prob. 5DRQCh. 14.S - Prob. 6DRQCh. 14.S - Prob. 7DRQ
Ch. 14.S - Prob. 8DRQCh. 14.S - Prob. 9DRQCh. 14.S - Prob. 10DRQCh. 14.S - The probability that equipment used in a hospital...Ch. 14.S - The frequency of breakdown of a machine that...Ch. 14.S - Prob. 3PCh. 14 - Prob. 1DRQCh. 14 - Prob. 2DRQCh. 14 - Prob. 3DRQCh. 14 - Prob. 4DRQCh. 14 - Prob. 5DRQCh. 14 - Prob. 6DRQCh. 14 - Prob. 7DRQCh. 14 - Contrast push and pull methods ofmovi.ttg goods...Ch. 14 - Prob. 9DRQCh. 14 - Prob. 10DRQCh. 14 - Prob. 1TSCh. 14 - Prob. 2TSCh. 14 - Prob. 3TSCh. 14 - Prob. 1CTECh. 14 - Prob. 2CTECh. 14 - Prob. 1PCh. 14 - Prob. 2PCh. 14 - Prob. 3PCh. 14 - Determine the number of cycles per day and the...Ch. 14 - Given this set of daily service operations, and...Ch. 14 - Determine the number of cycles per day and a...Ch. 14 - Compute the takt time for a system where the total...Ch. 14 - Prob. 8PCh. 14 - Prob. 9PCh. 14 - What might Stephanie determine as the best...
Knowledge Booster
Similar questions
- Continuous Flow vs. Departmental Manufacturing Mabbut Company has the following departmental manufacturing layout for one of its plants: A consulting firm recommended a value stream with the following manufacturing cell: Required: 1. Calculate the total time it takes to produce a batch of 10 units using the traditional departmental manufacturing layout. ________________________ fill in the blank 1 minutes 2. Using cellular manufacturing, how much time is saved producing the same batch of 10 units?_________________________fill in the blank 2 minutes Assuming the cell operates continuously, what is the production rate?_________________________fill in the blank 3 units per hour Which process controls this production rate? fullscreenExpand Transcribed Image Text Continuous Flow vs. Departmental Manufacturing Mabbut Company has the following departmental manufacturing layout for one of its plants: 5 minutes 10 minutes Wait time - 12 minutes Move and wait time - 20 minutes Cutting…arrow_forwardThe process of balancing an assembly line determines the ____ of the line. 1. Actual output 2. Efficiency 3. Utilizationarrow_forwardA regional bookstore chain is about to build a distributioncenter that is centrally located for its eight retail outlets.It will most likely employ which of the following tools ofanalysis?a) Assembly-line balancingb) Load–distance analysisc) Center-of-gravity modeld) Linear programminge) All of the abovearrow_forward
- Using the attached, please assist to develop warehousing strategies with layouts and designs that support cost saving objectives as well as storage system that will minimise the handling of the goods? The storage system should be focusing on movement and not storage.arrow_forwardWhat type of store layout arranges the counters and shelves in long rows? a. Loop layout b. Free-flow layout c. Grid-layout d. Spine layoutarrow_forwardOPERATION OF MANUFACTURING SYSTEM HOW to use an Algebraic Approach to optimize SCM model with distributor and retailer? Mathematical modelling should be included?arrow_forward
- A machine cycle, also known as a process loop, comprises four components. Which aspects of machine cycles are most valued? Is it necessary to be concerned about replacing individual components of machine cycles? Does the addition of another module assist in resolving the problem of switching between modules?arrow_forwardPrevar Corporation currently purchases components from one of its suppliers. The current purchase price is $1500 per component, with annual purchase volume of 750 units. The ops manager believes that this component could be made inhouse with some minor modifications to the current factory set up. Fixed cost for dedicating a line for this component is estimated at $50,000. Raw materials for the component is estimated at $900, overhead at $200 and it would take 10 hours of labor (at $20 per hour) to produce each component.arrow_forwardDESIGN or DRAW a high level “as-is” process diagram depicting how a trade would be made, under "Manager Investment Strategist in Finance department involved in Broker business". The diagram should be for the model showing the bands, process flows, roles, decisions and/or cross functional interactions required. As a swimlane diagram.arrow_forward
- What is the importance of resource configuration for value creation?arrow_forwardThe factory also implements a Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) program and begins to transfer several maintenance tasks to the operators. What are three maintenance tasks that can be easily transferred to operators?arrow_forwardAssume you are going to manage the lean six sigma project regarding the Algonquin College registration process (both online and in-person). Draw a high-level "Cross-Functional" flowchart of this process.arrow_forward
arrow_back_ios
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
arrow_forward_ios
Recommended textbooks for you
Practical Management ScienceOperations ManagementISBN:9781337406659Author:WINSTON, Wayne L.Publisher:Cengage,
Operations ManagementOperations ManagementISBN:9781259667473Author:William J StevensonPublisher:McGraw-Hill Education
Operations and Supply Chain Management (Mcgraw-hi...Operations ManagementISBN:9781259666100Author:F. Robert Jacobs, Richard B ChasePublisher:McGraw-Hill Education
Purchasing and Supply Chain ManagementOperations ManagementISBN:9781285869681Author:Robert M. Monczka, Robert B. Handfield, Larry C. Giunipero, James L. PattersonPublisher:Cengage Learning
Production and Operations Analysis, Seventh Editi...Operations ManagementISBN:9781478623069Author:Steven Nahmias, Tava Lennon OlsenPublisher:Waveland Press, Inc.
Practical Management Science
Operations Management
ISBN:9781337406659
Author:WINSTON, Wayne L.
Publisher:Cengage,
Operations Management
Operations Management
ISBN:9781259667473
Author:William J Stevenson
Publisher:McGraw-Hill Education
Operations and Supply Chain Management (Mcgraw-hi...
Operations Management
ISBN:9781259666100
Author:F. Robert Jacobs, Richard B Chase
Publisher:McGraw-Hill Education
Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
Operations Management
ISBN:9781285869681
Author:Robert M. Monczka, Robert B. Handfield, Larry C. Giunipero, James L. Patterson
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Production and Operations Analysis, Seventh Editi...
Operations Management
ISBN:9781478623069
Author:Steven Nahmias, Tava Lennon Olsen
Publisher:Waveland Press, Inc.