#1 Manufacturing Glossary - SYMESTIC

One-Piece Flow

Written by Symestic | Jun 23, 2024 11:29:10 AM
One-piece flow is a principle of lean management in which products flow through the production process individually and not in batches. The aim is to shorten throughput times and minimize inventories.

  • Individual production: manufacture of products in individual pieces.
  • Throughput time: Shortening production times.
  • Inventory reduction: Minimization of stock levels.

One-piece flow improves efficiency and flexibility in production.