What is Line balancing, VSM, Autonomis maintenance , heijunka , kanban

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Line balancing, VSM, Autonomous maintenance, Heijunka, Kanban are lean manufacturing tools used to optimize production processes.

Line balancing is the process of evenly distributing work among production lines or workstations.
Value Stream Mapping (VSM) is a tool used to visualize and analyze the flow of materials and information in a production process.
Autonomous maintenance involves empowering operators to perform routine maintenance tasks on their equipment to prevent breakdowns and improve reliability.
Heijunka is a method of production scheduling that aims to level out the production workload and reduce waste.
Kanban is a visual signaling system used to manage inventory and production flow, ensuring that materials are available when needed and minimizing waste.

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