Learn the commonly asked questions from our members, along with answers from our experts on using takt capability in the office.
The New Normal: Calculating Takt Capability in the OfficeRead More
FAQs on Designing Product Families for Mixed Model Production
Understand common obstacles to creating product families for mixed model production and how to overcome them.
FAQs on Designing Product Families for Mixed Model ProductionRead More
FAQs: Topics on OpEx in the Office – Part Two
In this article, we will be exploring questions on Technology, R&D and Management Push Back. Part two of the Office OpEx FAQ two-part series.
Three Real OpEx in the Office Questions, Answered by Our Experts
This article answers questions on complicated office value streams, the OpEx mindset and more, submitted from attendees of our recent webinar, Operational Excellence in the Office.
Three Real OpEx in the Office Questions, Answered by Our ExpertsRead More
FAQs: Topics on OpEx in the Office – Part One
In this article, we will be exploring questions on Takt capability, integration events, sequencing, pull flow and more.
How to Flow Information through Finance and Accounting Departments
From our Ask an Expert column in the Quarter Two, 2016 IOE Member Newsletter.
How to Flow Information through Finance and Accounting DepartmentsRead More
Establishing Single-Point Initialization and FIFO in the Office
This Q & A style article discusses introducing work, sequencing, FIFO, and setting guaranteed turnaround times in the office.
Establishing Single-Point Initialization and FIFO in the OfficeRead More
Single-point Sequence Initialization in the Office
This Q&A style articles explains the importance of single-point sequence initialization in an office environment.
Assembling a Product Family Matrix with 500 Assemblies
This Q&A article discusses how to sort 500 assemblies into a product matrix.
Assembling a Product Family Matrix with 500 AssembliesRead More
The Role of Flow for Operational Excellence
This Q&A style article helps explain the difference between traditional lean thinking and more progressive lean thinking that drives Operational Excellence.
Taking 5S to the Next Level
Most people understand how to apply the basics of 5S in their shops, but 5S is not only about workplace organization. If we really want to take 5S to the next level and leverage it to help drive growth in our business, we need to specifically gear 5S toward supporting the flow of product through the operation to drive Operational Excellence.
Calculating Takt Time with Varying Demand
It’s common for businesses to have erratic demand. This article explains how to calculate Take time in these environments.
How to Create Flow Through A Shared Process
This article discusses scheduling machines with a large amount of parts that need to pass through it.