TQM & Six Sigma
Work-in-Process (WIP)
The inventory between the start and end points of a production process. (Lean Construction Institute Glossary) Other Definitions Work-in-Process (WIP) see also Work in Process (WIP) Work-in-process, or WIP, refers to inputs that are still in the operation. Laundry...Work
Work is for tasks, the total labor or “person-hours” required (in terms of minutes, hours, days, weeks, or months) for all resources to complete a task. For assignments, the amount of work to which a resource is assigned for a specific task. For resources,...Variation
Variation is the differences in results obtained in measuring the same phenomenon more than once. The sources of variation in a process over time can be grouped into two major classes: common causes and special causes. Excessive variation frequently leads to waste and...Systems Thinking
Systems thinking is a social approach using systems theories to create desired outcomes, or change. It is a unique approach to problem solving, in that it views certain ‘problems’ as a part of the overall system so focusing on these outcomes will only further develop...Systems Theory
Systems theory is an interdisciplinary field of science and the study of the nature of complex systems in nature, society, and science. More specifically, it is a framework by which one can analyze and/or describe any group of objects that work in concert to produce...The Building & Remodeling Wiki Sponsors:
