List of Lean practices
| ILC | Lean practice (xi) | Shah and Ward (2007) |
|---|---|---|
| ILC1 | Production is started by receiving a customer order | Pull |
| ILC2 | The production lot of a work centre is determined by the previous work centre (internal customer) | Pull |
| ILC3 | We use a PULL production system | Pull |
| ILC4 | Production is controlled by the kanban system | Pull |
| ILC5 | Products are grouped with those that have similar processing requirements | Flow |
| ILC6 | Products are grouped together with a common logistics path | Flow |
| ILC7 | Equipment is grouped to create a continuous flow of products (one-piece flow) | Flow |
| ILC8 | The product families determine the layout of our plant | Flow |
| ILC9 | The workplace rebuild is designed to minimise the ongoing rebuild time | Low setup |
| ILC10 | We work systematically to reduce lead times (workstations, processes) in production plans | Low setup |
| ILC11 | We have low setup times for machines/equipment in our plant | Low setup |
| ILC12 | Most equipment/processes in our plant are currently below SPC | Controlled processes |
| ILC13 | We improve processes by systematically evaluating using statistical methods | Controlled processes |
| ILC14 | Graphs or charts showing defect rates are used as process control tools in the plant | Controlled processes |
| ILC15 | Fish diagrams (Ishikawa diagrams) are used to identify the causes of defects | Controlled processes |
| ILC16 | We conduct process capability studies before introducing a product into mass production | Controlled processes |
| ILC17 | Operators are key employees and routinely part of problem-solving teams in operations | Involved employees |
| ILC18 | Workers in the plant drive the improvement program | Involved employees |
| ILC19 | Employees in the plant are the main initiators of improvements | Involved employees |
| ILC20 | Plant workers receive cross-functional training to gain skills in multiple areas | Involved employees |
| ILC21 | We handle a portion of the daily (autonomous) and scheduled maintenance activities at the facility | Productive maintenance |
| ILC22 | All our facilities are subject to regular maintenance | Productive maintenance |
| ILC23 | We have accurate maintenance records for our machinery and equipment | Productive maintenance |
| ILC24 | We publish and actively share maintenance records of our machines in the workplace with our employees | Productive maintenance |
| ILC | Lean practice (xi) | |
|---|---|---|
| ILC1 | Production is started by receiving a customer order | Pull |
| ILC2 | The production lot of a work centre is determined by the previous work centre (internal customer) | Pull |
| ILC3 | We use a PULL production system | Pull |
| ILC4 | Production is controlled by the kanban system | Pull |
| ILC5 | Products are grouped with those that have similar processing requirements | Flow |
| ILC6 | Products are grouped together with a common logistics path | Flow |
| ILC7 | Equipment is grouped to create a continuous flow of products (one-piece flow) | Flow |
| ILC8 | The product families determine the layout of our plant | Flow |
| ILC9 | The workplace rebuild is designed to minimise the ongoing rebuild time | Low setup |
| ILC10 | We work systematically to reduce lead times (workstations, processes) in production plans | Low setup |
| ILC11 | We have low setup times for machines/equipment in our plant | Low setup |
| ILC12 | Most equipment/processes in our plant are currently below SPC | Controlled processes |
| ILC13 | We improve processes by systematically evaluating using statistical methods | Controlled processes |
| ILC14 | Graphs or charts showing defect rates are used as process control tools in the plant | Controlled processes |
| ILC15 | Fish diagrams (Ishikawa diagrams) are used to identify the causes of defects | Controlled processes |
| ILC16 | We conduct process capability studies before introducing a product into mass production | Controlled processes |
| ILC17 | Operators are key employees and routinely part of problem-solving teams in operations | Involved employees |
| ILC18 | Workers in the plant drive the improvement program | Involved employees |
| ILC19 | Employees in the plant are the main initiators of improvements | Involved employees |
| ILC20 | Plant workers receive cross-functional training to gain skills in multiple areas | Involved employees |
| ILC21 | We handle a portion of the daily (autonomous) and scheduled maintenance activities at the facility | Productive maintenance |
| ILC22 | All our facilities are subject to regular maintenance | Productive maintenance |
| ILC23 | We have accurate maintenance records for our machinery and equipment | Productive maintenance |
| ILC24 | We publish and actively share maintenance records of our machines in the workplace with our employees | Productive maintenance |
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