Eighteen “monozukuri‐focused” assembly line design and visual factory management principles with DENSO industrial examples

Abstract

Purpose

To offer lean design and assembly principles with a focus on “monozukuri,” meaning sustainable, environmentally friendly factories and products with simultaneously integrated product and process designs.

Design/methodology/approach

Based on extensive study of products, processes and factories, 18 “monozukuri‐focused” product, process, factory design and management principles are explained by the author.

Findings

The rule‐based approach to designing lean, sustainable, “monozukuri‐focused” flexible products, processes, production systems and factories will reduce waste at all levels, and create new opportunities for satisfying dynamically changing market needs.

Originality/value

Reveals 18 lean design and assembly line design and management principles with some practical industrial examples.

Citation

Ranky, P.G. (2007), "Eighteen “monozukuri‐focused” assembly line design and visual factory management principles with DENSO industrial examples", Assembly Automation, Vol. 27 No. 1, pp. 12-16. https://doi.org/10.1108/01445150710724649