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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Kaizen |
This is the Japanese word for improvement. Kaizen implies more than improvement in basic production processes. Kaizen represents a philosophy whereby an organization, and the individuals within it, undertake continual improvements of all aspects of organizational life. |
| Kanban |
The Japanese methodology for achieving JIT, often involving the use of "kanbans," or cards, to indicate parts status. |
| Kelvin Symbol K. |
The unit of absolute or thermodynamic temperature scale based upon the Celsius scale with 100 units between the ice point and boiling point of water. 0?C = 273.15K (there is no degree (?) symbol used with the Kelvin scale). |
| Key Performance Indicators |
Measurement(s) which determine if the critical success factor was successfully achieved. |
| Keying |
Devices that allow only selected pairs of mating connectors to be plugged into each other. |
| Kilowatt (kw) |
Equivalent to 1000 watts. |
| Kilowatt Hour (kwh) |
1000 watthours. Kilovolt amperes (kva): 1000 volt amps. |
| Kinetic energy |
The energy of motion of a moving body. |
| KKS |
Kraftwerk kennzeichen system |
| Knowledge - based system |
software that uses artificial intelligence techniques and a base of information about a specialized activity to control systems or operations. |
| KVA |
Kilovolt amperes (1000-volt amps). |
| Ladder logic |
symbolic representation illustrates schematically the functions of a
control circuit. The power lines form the sides of a ladder-like
structure, with the program elements arranged to form the rungs. |
| Lag |
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| LAN |
Local Area Network. A network that takes advantage of the proximity of computers to offer relatively efficient, higher-speed communications than long-haul or wide-area networks. |
| LAP |
Link Access Protocol. |
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