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Lot Sizing & Lean Manufacturing Strategy |
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Strategic & Systemic Issues |
The Lean Manufacturing literature gives little guidance on lot sizing other than general statements. This series of papers examines the lot sizing problem in Lean Manufacturing. It offers a rational alternative to the slogans and edicts. Small lot production (ideally one piece) is an important component of many Lean Manufacturing strategies. Lot size directly affects inventory and scheduling. Other effects are less obvious but equally important. Small lots reduce variability in the system and smooth production. They enhance quality, simplify scheduling, reduce inventory, enable kanban and encourage continuous improvement. The effects of small lots differ somewhat between Make To Order (MTO) and Make To Stock (MTS) environments but they are important in either situation. |
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SEP 2007 |
Strategos-International: North America - Europe - Australia |
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