ABSTRACT
Chapter 4 ended with a discussion of how work cells, moving assembly lines, and unitary machines all place the necessary tooling in the correct sequence for a given process. This approach eliminates the waste and variation involved in moving work from one department (for example, stamping) to another (like grinding, milling, or heat treatment). This chapter overlaps somewhat with Chapter 4 because many productivity improvement techniques also reduce variation in processing and material transfer times. The current chapter first addresses motion efficiency, continues with in-line quality control techniques such as self-check systems and error-proofing, and finally examines the role of the supply chain.
