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98Lean Accounting
Lean accounting defined Lean accounting is an accounting type that is designed for those companies who have implemented lean manufacturing techniques. Traditional cost accounting does not always accurately reflect the positive and cost saving...
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95SIPOC analysis
The Six Sigma methodology follows several different process variables; SIPOC is just one of the variables used by Six Sigma. SIPOC is a high-level picture of the process and provides a visual image of how the process is servicing the customer. The...
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95Kaizen-Continuous Improvement
What does the word "Kaizen" mean? This Japanese word has been associated with many Lean Manufacturing techniques and more specifically the Toyota Production System. In Japanese this word is pronounced 'kaizen'. KAI means 'change' or 'the action to...
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93Quotes - Just For Today I Will
We only have today; therefore if we subject ourselves to living one day at a time, we will be more successful in all things. There is not a lot we can do about tomorrow or yesterday.
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90TIMWOOD 7 Seven Wastes
The 7 wastes can be remembered by asking yourself; who is Tim wood? TIMWOOD; Transport, Inventory, Motion, Waiting, Overproduction, Over-processing, and Defects.The seven wastes are those activities within your company that do not add value and cost you money. Surprisingly we usually only spend around 5% of our time doing something that adds value.
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90The Seven Wastes
The Chief Engineer for Toyota during the mid-1900 was Taiichi Ohno. Ohno is given credit for creating the Toyota Production System (TPS) and creating the seven wastes. Toyota defines waste as being three-form: Muri - Overburden Mura -...
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90Why Body Fat Percentage is More Important Than Body Weight
Most people rely on their body weight to assess their weight loss goals but the body fat percentage is actually a much more valuable tool. A low body fat percentage means you'll have more muscle mass relative to your weight. This results in a higher metabolism as well as a lean, compact look.
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90Codeine and Promethazine - Addiction, Withdrawal, Detox and Treatment
Sippin on syrup, lean, purple drank – whatever you call it, drinking codeine and promethazine containing cough syrup will get you high, but it's also dangerous and since codeine is a narcotic, it's pretty addictive. Addictive enough, in fact, that...
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89Top Ten Inspirational Teacher Movies
Teaching movies inspire us because they are about bringing out the best in people. Teachers watch and are inspired to keep going. Others watch and think of their favourite educator.
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88Production Leveling
What is production leveling? Production leveling is the balancing or leveling of production over a fixed period of time. Under the Toyota Production System (TPS) this process is referred to as heijunka (the...
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