Laboratory

Course Description Kaizen is a term coined by the Lean transformation discipline to mean continuous improvement across all silos and all levels of staff. Kaizen, a Japanese word, is translated as change (“Kai”) for the better (“Zen”) and refers to daily small improvements and adjustments that collectively add up to ground-breaking excellence. In this course […]

Introduction to Kaizen: Lab from Laboratory Learning Solutions on Vimeo. 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

A3: Corrective Action/Implementation from Laboratory Learning Solutions on Vimeo. The sixth module introduces the tools for finding and implementing solutions. The unit starts with selecting the highest ranked cause(s) and designing the solutions they think will eliminate the problem.  The continuous improvement implementation plan is based on the Plan, Do, Check, Act (PDCA) cycle first developed by Walter

Part I Kaizen: Planning the Event Part I: Lab from Laboratory Learning Solutions on Vimeo. We will discuss planning the event in alignment with strategic goals and objectives of the organization. Organization of the Kaizen event includes planning, scheduling and sending invites in advance in order to accommodate a variety of schedules. The event invite

A3: Ranking Causes Target from Laboratory Learning Solutions on Vimeo. This module covers the final element on the left side, the current state side, of the A3 form–Ranking Causes.  Often, after analyzing a complex process, the team has a list of several true causes.  Using the Pareto chart previously created, the team uses data to

A3: Problem Analysis from Laboratory Learning Solutions on Vimeo. The third element on the A3 Form is focused on finding the problems in a process and analyzing how those problems might contribute to the performance the team sees in the current state. This unit discusses how to find the root cause or causes of complexity and