First-In-First-Out Lane
Flow
First-In-First-Out Lane
Controlled lane that preserves processing sequence and limits WIP between processes.
Examples
- 01A first-in-first-out lane between machining and assembly holds a maximum of 8 baskets, painted on the floor.
- 02At the gemba, the team checks whether the first-in-first-out lane is full, which signals that assembly is falling behind.
- 03When the first-in-first-out lane is full, machining stops and helps assembly, preventing WIP from growing.