Lean

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

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

Lean means anything that does not add value is waste, so in this module we will review tools that will assist teams identify and eliminate non value add activities (wasteful activities that go unreimbursed). The tools include Plan, Do, Check, Act (PDCA), Six Sigma: Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and control and the A3 or scientific

Planning the event includes development of a charter. This charter is important because it defines the agreement between the management and the team. The charter should be completed before or on the first day the team interacts. Consider your Kaizen Event and based on the issues in your laboratory, how would you complete the contract?