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The term Lean derives from the improvement methodologies developed, refined and applied to the specific business needs of Toyota. These methodologies are commonly referred to as the Toyota Production System (TPS) or the Toyota Business System. In its entirety, TPS has many techniques of implementation, methodologies for deployment and tools for tactical analysis. To be successful, all of the above must be supported by a management philosophy that creates a culture of continuous improvement. This combination of understanding, maturity and tactical skill, when developed and deployed properly, enables performance improvements through the identification and elimination of “waste”.

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Hancho

Hancho comes from Japanese and stands for a group leader. With the introduction of the Hancho function (team leader level), Toyota has achieved enormous productivity and quality improvements. In his role as process observer and leader, he is responsible for the daily improvement process in his team. A Hancho must have high interpersonal skills to successfully coach and lead his employees. The most important lean tools of the Hancho are:Leading successfully with target states Solving problems systematically with PDCA Developing and monitoring standards Visual management Problem solving techniques Daily KVP Seminar provider CETPM: Training as a Hancho

Hanedash

A device by which finished parts are automatically removed from machines. This eliminates the waiting time for the machine operator to intervene.(Source: TBM Consulting Group http://www.tbmcg.com/de/about/ terminology.php)

Hanedashi

Device or means of automatic unload of the work piece from one operation or process, providing the proper state for the next work piece to be loaded. Automatic unloading and orientation for the next process is essential for a “Chaku-Chaku” line.

Heijunka

Production smoothing or leveling. Sequential work scheduling determined by average part demand. Source: TBM Consulting Group, http://www.tbmcg.com/de/about/ terminology.php Tool Provider: Kanban boards/Heijunka board

Heijunka

Production leveling process. This process attempts to minimize the impact of peaks and valleys in customer demand. It includes level production-volume and level production-variety. (See also Just-In-Time).

Heterogeneous team

A heterogeneous team consists of specialists and experts who are distinguished by qualifications and previous training in different areas of knowledge. (Source: Schneider: Lexicon on team and teamwork) Seminar provider: Team management with the electronic mat

Hierarchy

Hierarchy is an order of precedence. The hierarchy in the organizational plan describes the superordinate and subordinate relationships. It can be represented as a building diagram. The trend is increasingly towards flat hierarchies. Problems arise when a company finds itself in a dynamically changing environment where creativity and flexibility are required.

Histogram

A chart that displays data in distribution, generally in graph format. It may be used to reveal the variation that any process contains.

Homogeneous team

A homogeneous team is made up of experts and specialists who have largely the same technical background and qualifications. Source: Schneider: Lexicon on team and teamwork Seminar provider: Team management with the electronic mat

Hoshin

Developed by executive management, this is a goal (with targets) and means for achieving those goals. Addresses business priorities to move the company to a new level of performance, and can vary from year-to-year or could be multi-year.

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