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Push vs. Pull Systems in Manufacturing

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Considering push vs. pull systems All businesses are different, and while pull makes sense in some, for others a push system will prove more a more effective means of meeting customer demand and operational goals. This also tends to mean longer manufacturing lead times.

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Takt Time in Manufacturing

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When setting up a new production line: The cycle time of the bottleneck operation must be at least equal to the takt time. For planning maintenance activities: Preventive maintenance should be focused on the bottleneck operation to avoid breakdowns eating into available time.

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Kanban Systems in Manufacturing

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History and principles of kanban Kanban was developed as part of the Toyota Production System (TPS) when raw materials were in short supply throughout the years following World War II. The TPS uses just-in-time (JIT) production to minimize waste by having downstream departments “pullproduction from upstream.