⚖️ Line Balancing, or line balancing, is a production engineering technique that seeks to evenly distribute tasks among workstations on a production line, so that all stations operate with similar times, without bottlenecks or idleness. A balanced line reduces waste, improves flow, and increases productivity without investing in new resources.
📈 The Production Rate represents the speed at which products are manufactured on a line, cell, or workstation. Generally expressed in units per hour, per shift, or per day, it is one of the most important key performance indicators (KPI) for manufacturing management. What gets measured, gets improved. The production
Andon is a visual and audible signaling system used on production lines to indicate the operational status of a cell, machine, or process. It is an essential part of the Lean Manufacturing philosophy, promoting operational transparency, immediate problem resolution, and standardization of failure response. Andon transforms invisible problems into visible
The MES (Manufacturing Execution System) is a real-time production control and management system responsible for connecting the shop floor with planning (ERP), quality, and engineering systems. It allows monitoring, tracking, documenting, and optimizing production execution, ensuring full visibility of what is happening on the line. Function of MES in the