The Pattern: Flow, Pull, and Heijunka
A pattern is a dependable set of attributes that are prevalent in a particular group or company.
Many good companies have respect for individuals, and practice kaizen and other TPS tools. … But what is important is having all the elements together as a system. It must be practiced every day in a very consistent manner, not in spurts. 1
Ohno and others spent a tremendous amount of time on these three subjects. Ohno talks extensively about these elements in all three of his books, referencing just-in-time (JIT), kanban, supermarkets, continuous flow, pull, leveling, and using various other terms. These concepts have received considerable coverage by those who were involved in the evolution ...
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