heijunka
nounUK /heɪˈdʒʊŋkə/
US /heɪˈdʒʊŋkə/
A way of making things at a steady, even pace so work stays smooth and calm.
The factory uses heijunka to keep production steady every day.
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2. A lean manufacturing technique that levels production volume and variety to reduce unevenness.
Heijunka helps the plant avoid big swings in output from week to week.
3. The practice of averaging customer demand over time so schedules stay stable.
By applying heijunka, the team built the same mix of products each shift.
4. A Japanese term meaning 'leveling' used in continuous improvement systems.
The trainer explained that heijunka is one of the pillars of a smooth workflow.