🚗 Toyota
Toyota believes that waste is anything that doesn't add to what the end user would pay for.
The seven wastes are:
- Over production
- Waiting
- Transporting
- Inappropriate processing
- Unnecessary inventory
- Unnecessary / Excess Motion
- Defects
Toyota production system is based on two concepts:
Jidoka
A Japanese term that can be translated as "automation with human touch". It is a method for quickly identifying and correcting any issues that could lead to faulty production.
Just in time
Refining and coordinating each production process in the sequence.
By applyingthe concepts, Toyota can produce vehicles quickly and efficiently. Especially, making what is needed when its needed.