Glossary Index

a

• Application Ecosystem

  Learn what an Application Ecosystem is and how the concept is applied to manufacturing and modern business operations.

c

• Connected Factory

  Learn about the connected factory and how manufacturers are using connective technologies to collect and share information between people, machines...

f

• Five Whys (5 Whys)

  Learn about the Five Whys and how manufacturers use this problem-solving method to identify the underlying cause-and-effect of a particular...

j

• Just-in-Time

  Learn about Just-in-time (JIT) and how manufacturers use this inventory management strategy to reduce production waste and increase efficiency.

l

• Line Balancing

  Learn about Line Balancing and how manufacturers use this strategy to reduce waste, maintain regulatory compliance, and improve efficiency on...

p

• PDCA Cycle

  Learn about the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) Cycle and how manufacturers use this method for mapping and executing continuous improvement activities.

q

• Quality 4.0

  Learn about Quality 4.0 and how manufacturers are implementing industry 4.0 technologies to optimize their quality management practices.

• Quality by Design

  Learn about Quality by design and how manufacturers use the Quality by Design model to improve product and process qualities.

s

• Smart Factory

  Learn about the modern Smart Factory and how manufacturers are leveraging industry 4.0 technologies to collect data and optimize production processes.

• Standardized Work

  Learn about Standardized Work and how it's used by manufacturers to establish precise procedures and make products in the safest...

t

• Total Productive Maintenance

  Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) is a system of engaging employees at all levels of an organization to improve the efficiency...

• Total Quality Management (TQM)

  Learn about the Total Quality Management (TQM) framework and how it's used to help guide strategy and activities throughout an...

v

• Value Stream Mapping

  Learn about value-stream mapping as a lean management tool used to visualize the flow of a good or service through...