Yamazumi Balancer
Yamazumi stacks against takt for a line or a shop: Before, After, and compare.
Best for: Stacking work elements per station against takt and rebalancing them, Before against After.
1 / 5The stack: work per station against takt, by kind of work.
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What It Does
Stack every station's work elements against takt. Works for a line (stations) or a shop (the drum). Rebalance in the After tab, compare against Before, and read what the stack says in plain words. Quick paste from a spreadsheet.
Line or shop
Stations for a line, the drum for a shop.
Elements
One row per element, reorder, quick paste from a spreadsheet.
Before and After
Rebalance in After, copy Before to start.
What the stack says
Over-takt stations, idle time, and balance loss in plain words.
Compare
Before against After, station by station.
See It in Action
Real screens from Yamazumi Balancer with its example loaded. Click any screen to enlarge; arrow keys step through.
Free Online or Pro Offline
| Free online | Pro offline download | |
|---|---|---|
| Runs | On symplprocess.com, needs internet | Local file, no internet needed |
| Saves to | This browser, or your account if signed in | Files you keep, back up and share |
| Features | The modeler: scenarios, views, save and open files | Everything on the web, plus a one-page report, paste from Excel, CSV export, side-by-side scenario compare, chart images for slides, and autosave versions |
| Account | Optional | Not needed to run |
| Price | Free | One-time purchase, 2-day free trial |
Start with the free web yamazumi chart →
Who It's For
- Engineers balancing an assembly, pick and pack, or overhaul line
- Leads rebalancing after a rate or volume change
- Teams running a standard work event
Requirements
- Any modern browser (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari)
- Windows, macOS, or Linux
Questions
Does it need internet or an account to run?
No. The download is a single file that opens in any modern browser and runs offline. Your data stays on your machine.
How does the free trial work?
Enter your email and the trial copy downloads right away. It is the full tool for 2 days from the first download, then it locks. Files you save during the trial are yours and open in the licensed copy. One trial per email per tool.
How does the license work?
One purchase covers one named user on their own computers. Your copy is stamped with your name and license key. A team license covers 5 named users. See the licensing page for the full terms.
Do I get updates?
Yes. Updates within the same major version are included. Sign in to your account to download the latest copy.
What is the refund policy?
Full refund within 14 days if the tool does not fit your work. Email support with your license key.
Works Well With
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The flow modeler from the site as a desktop file: staffing, throughput, and bottlenecks for any multi-step process, offline.
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