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Term |
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Explanation |
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Relevant Training |
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5 why |
A method of asking 5 „why“ questions to identify the root cause of a problem. |
Problem Solving |
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5S |
5 steps to an organised workplace |
5S, Lean Series |
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5W1H |
Action plan descritption |
Problem Solving |
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7+1 Mudas (Wastes) |
Identification of wastes in processes, as described by Toyota |
Lean Series |
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8D |
Problem solving method applied after a customer claim |
Problem Solving |
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Agile |
A type of project management, where planning is as minimal as possible. Flexible reaction instead of planning |
Project Management |
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ANN |
Artifitial Neural Netowrk – mathematical methodology that enables machine learning |
Industry 4.0 |
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Benchmarking |
Methodological comparison of two or more companies, products, processes etc. |
Lean Series, Problem Solving |
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Black Belt |
Projectleader of larger Six Sigma improvement projects |
Six Sigma |
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Blockchain |
A procedure for verifying transactions in digital form |
Industry 4.0 |
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CGK |
(Critical) Gauge Capability - Ability of a measuring system to measure within tolerance limits |
SPC Series, MSA |
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CM, CMK |
(Critical) Machine Capability - Ability of a machine to produce within tolerance limits |
SPC Series |
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Control Charts |
Regulation diagrams (Shewhard Charts) |
SPC Series |
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CP, CPK |
(Critical) Prozess Capability - ability of a process to stay within tolerance limits, stability is required |
SPC Series |
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DMAIC |
Define-Measure-Analyse-Improve-Control is a sequence of main activities in Six Sigma projects |
Six Sigma |
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Flow Chart |
Graphical representation of a process using standardized symbols |
TQM |
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FMEA |
Failure Mode and Effect Analysis - Risk analysis that can be applied for processes, as well as products |
FMEA |
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Green Belt |
Project leader of smaller Six Sigma improvement projects |
Six Sigma |
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Histogram |
A graphical representation showing variability of data |
SPC Series |
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Hoshin Kanri |
A method for strategic planning |
Lean Series |
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Chronometry |
A direct method for determining working time |
Standard Time |
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i4.0 |
Industry 4.0 - A strategy that uses artificial intelligence and autonomous technologies in both production and services |
Industry 4.0 |
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IATF 16 949 |
An international automotive standard co-developed by the majority of world’s automotive associations |
Lean Series, TQM |
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IDEF 0 |
A method for process mapping in an organization (originally developed by Lockheed Martin) |
TQM |
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IPMA |
Standard for project management |
Project Management |
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Kanban |
From the japanese "card and signal" - an information and management system in production planning (pull principle) |
Logistics and SCM, Lean |
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Correlation |
Statistical calculation that measures the relationship between two variables |
SPC Series |
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KVP, Kaizen, CI |
Continuous improvement processes (the same meaning in Japanese and English) |
TQM |
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Lean |
Pursuit of processes without wastes |
Lean Series |
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Master Black Belt |
A specialist or guru in the Six Sigma methodology, responsible for strategic projects |
Six Sigma |
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Milkrun |
A way of logistical supply by transporting several types of material at once |
Logistics and SCM |
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MMA |
Multimoment analysis - direct method for determining wastes during working time |
Standard Time |
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MOST |
Maynard Operation Sequence Technique – Pre-determined method for working time calculation |
Standard Time |
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MSA |
Measurement System Analysis (auch known as a norm from AIAG) |
SPC Series, MSA |
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MTM |
Methods-time Measurement – Pre-determined method for working time calculation |
Standard Time |
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p-, np-, u-, c-chart |
Control charts for atributive data |
SPC Series |
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Pareto |
A graphical representation that distinguishes the most important elements (categories) from the less important ones |
SPC Series |
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PDCA, PDSA |
Plan-Do-Check(Study)-Act: An alghorhytm for improvement projects |
Problem Solving |
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PMI |
Standard for project management |
Project Management |
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PP, PPK |
(Preliminary) Prozess Capability - Ability of a process to stay within tolerance limits (stability not necessary) |
SPC Series |
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Prince II |
Standard for project management |
Project Management |
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Process Mapping |
Structured representation of all processes in an organization, institution or company |
TQM |
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PSS |
Problem Solving Story |
Problem Solving |
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QFD |
Quality Function Deployment - Method for transferring customer requirements into processes |
QFD, TQM |
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R&R |
Repeatibility & Reproducibility - A test to determine the inaccuracy of measurement |
SPC Series, MSA |
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Regression |
Mathematical function describing the relationship between two variables |
SPC Series |
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SCM |
Supply Chain Management |
Logistics and SCM |
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Scrum |
A framework for the agile management of complex projects and processes in knowledge-based work |
Project Management |
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SFM |
Shop Floor Management - Method of transferring the responsibility for problem solving towards employees |
SFM, Problem Solving |
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Six Sigma |
A complex method to improve processes and eliminate major problems as a project |
Six Sigma |
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Sponsor or Champion |
Usually a manager or process owner who releases the resources for projects |
TQM, Six Sigma |
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Square Root Law |
An optimization rule for storage |
Logistics and SCM |
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TFM |
Total Flow Management - Methodology that deals with improvement of the whole value stream |
Lean Series, Logistics and SCM |
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TPS |
Toyota Production System - first production system in the world, serves as a foundation for Lean |
Lean Series |
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TQM |
Total Quality Management - A strategy that should lead to the fulfillment of customer requirements in company processes |
TQM |
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VSM |
Value Stream Management |
Lean Series |
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Waterfall |
Type of project management in which everything is planned in detail, only then the implementation follows exactly according to the plan |
Project Management |
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Value Stream Analysis |
Analysis of factors which influence today's value stream |
Lean Series |
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X-matrix |
A tool for strategic planning |
Lean Series |
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XP-R, XM-R, |
Control charts for measured data (Shewhard Charts) |
SPC Series |
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Yellow Belt |
Regular team member of Six Sigma improvement projects |
Six Sigma |