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FIFO Lane
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FIFO Lane

First In, First Out Lane

A lane with a fixed maximum quantity between two processes, where parts are used in the order they arrive.

Examples

  1. 01A roller conveyor holds a maximum of 8 boxes between welding and painting.
  2. 02When the lane is full, the upstream process stops producing.
  3. 03Floor markings show the FIFO lane with a sign "max 6 pallets".

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