It is my opinion from observations that there is a close relationship between ISO 9001:2000, ISO/TS16949 and Lean Manufacturing. Was I only dreaming it? I'd like someone elses take on it?
There is a note to clause 6.3.1 (Plant, facility, and equipment planning) that states, "These requirements SHOULD focus on lean manufacturing principles..." I think we all know, if the standard says something "SHOULD" be done then auditors will look for it. Good pick up AMR1234, the TS Standard does indeed incorporate Lean principles.
Perhaps the use of word linkage is incorrectly applied. Perhaps, tools and building blocks would be more appropriate. To me, ISO/TS16949 is complimented by Lean Manufacturing, or visa versa.
There is a note to clause 6.3.1 (Plant, facility, and equipment planning) that states, "These requirements SHOULD focus on lean manufacturing principles..." I think we all know, if the standard says something "SHOULD" be done then auditors will look for it. Good pick up AMR1234, the TS Standard does indeed incorporate Lean principles.
9001:2000 = conformity to requirements
Lean = deliver value at the least cost
ISO procedures, audits, and all the other documentation = NON VALUE
TS and ISO are going in the right directions. The supplier 8D is a great system used in lean and TS. The focus on processes in the 9001:2000 is part process mapping.
I think there is a more subtle reference also. . . process efficiency. ISO and TS both are looking at process efficiency, and you can use an extention of that to look at all processes not just manufacturing. The ultimate goal is customer satisfaction. . . leaning out a manufacturing process creating a larger margin will allow for cost cutting in the supply chain. THAT is really the stealth goal there.
The techniques can be applied in a variety of ways.
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