Acronyms
| APQP | Advanced Product Quality Planning |
| JIT | Just in Time. |
| JIT Supplier Environment | Supply of components and subassemblies in exact quantities, delivery time and quality. |
| Kaizen | Japanese term for continuing improvement involving everyone. |
| Kanban | A method of Just In Time production that uses standard containers or lot sizes with a single card attached to each. |
| Lean Manufacturing | A philosophy of production that emphasizes the minimization of the amount of all resources which is used in the various activities of the enterprise. |
| Milk Run | A regular route for pickup of mixed loads from several suppliers. |
| Obeya | Large open meeting room which facilities product group meetings |
| OEM | Original Equipment Manufacturer. |
| PPAP | Production Part Approval Process |
