We will utilize methods and tools in our Kaizen event. In this lecture we discuss brainstorming tools such as the following: Suppliers, Inputs, Outputs and Customers (SIPOC) Fishbone diagram Customer interview Survey Spaghetti diagram Process flow charts Value stream maps It’s important to analyze and demonstrate the problem so choose a few tools for your […]
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Prior to conducting the event, it is important to obtain baseline data that will illustrate the problem and guide the team to the focus area. The “how to conduct an event” steps are discussed to include focused Lean training for employees that engage in Kaizen events. As a part of the training, we discuss data
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Prior to conducting the event, it is important to obtain baseline data that will illustrate the problem and guide the team to the focus area. The “how to conduct an event” steps are discussed to include focused Lean training for employees that engage in Kaizen events. As a part of the training, we discuss data
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The learner will be able to perform the following:Conducting Kaizen Events Describe how a Kaizen event can be conducted to resolve any issue in identified in the laboratory Explain how the Lean tools are utilized to resolve laboratory discrepancies Demonstrate the steps in the process of a Kaizen Event: plan, conduct, brainstorm, implement and verify
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In this module we will explain Kaizen as a philosophy meaning “change for the better” to assist employees “think differently and innovate.” We will explain definitions mentioned throughout the course, discuss the outline and explain the what and why of Kaizen. The Kaizen Event begins with an identified problem, based on data the root causes are identified and
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Course Description In this course we will learn a synergistic rapid improvement methodology focused on improving a process or family of processes conducted within a limited time frame to create productive change. It allows teams of trained individuals to carry out improvements in a structured and innovative environment. The importance of the event is the
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