Manufacturing Process Flow 7 is a term that refers to one of the seven flows in manufacturing, as described by Nakao-san, a Japanese sensei. These seven flows are:
– The flow of raw material
– The flow of work-in-process
– The flow of finished goods
– The flow of operators
– The flow of machines
– The flow of information
– The flow of engineering
The flow of engineering is the process of designing, developing, testing, and improving the products and processes in manufacturing. It involves the use of various tools and techniques, such as CAD, CAM, FEA, CFD, etc., to optimize the performance, quality, cost, and reliability of the products and processes.
The flow of engineering is important for achieving lean manufacturing, which is a philosophy of eliminating waste and maximizing value for the customer. By applying the principles of flow, pull, and perfection, the flow of engineering can help reduce lead time, defects, inventory, and overproduction, and increase customer satisfaction, innovation, and profitability.