Heijunka is a key concept in lean manufacturing aimed at reducing waste and improving efficiency by leveling the type and quantity of production over a set period.

This technique helps balance workloads and minimize fluctuations in production which can lead to overburden and unevenness in the manufacturing process. By smoothing out production schedules, Heijunka ensures that production rates are consistent and predictable, thereby reducing the strain on workers and machinery, and ultimately enhancing the overall stability of the production system.

Implementing Heijunka (Literally the Japanese for ‘leveling’) involves analyzing customer demand and then scheduling production to meet that demand in a steady, balanced manner. Essentially this means that instead of producing in large batches, which can lead to excess inventory and increased lead times, it promotes smaller, more frequent production runs. This approach allows manufacturers such as plastic experts ADIS Tachov s.r.o. to respond more flexibly to changes in customer demand without the need for extensive overhauls in production plans.

The benefits of Heijunka extend beyond production efficiency, however. By leveling production, companies can reduce the risk of overproduction and underproduction, both of which can have significant financial implications and even more importantly, such consistency can enhance quality control efforts, as steady production allows for better monitoring and management of product quality.

As huge promoters of efficiency, flexibility, and stability in production processes, ADIS Tachov s.r.o. embraces yet another of the six sigma approaches in the aim of delivering perfection to its customers.