Glossary of Manufacturing Related Terms

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Real Value

Attributes and features of a product or service that, in the eyes of customers, are worth paying for. [See Value Added, Non-Value Added]

Resource Activation

Using a resource regardless of whether throughput is increased. [See Resource Utilization ]

Resource Utilization

Using a resource in a way that increases throughput. [See Resource Activation]

Right-size

Matching tooling and equipment to the job and space requirements of lean production.

 

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