Business System

Supplemental Resources

The Learning to See Training Course is comprised of supplemental resources and materials for additional background and more in-depth explanations.  You will find the links below, for your reference: The Focal Points for Implementing a LEAN Business System In order to establish a LEAN Business System, there are five (5) Focal Points that require a […]

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Introduction: Business System

TPS is visually represented as a house because this easily conveys the model from which the Business System operates. The Toyota Production System (TPS) House Introduction: Business System The Foundation: Stability and Standardization The First Pillar: Jidoka The Second Pillar: JIT (Just-in-Time) The Roof: Management System Human Aspects: Transfer of Knowledge The Roadmap for Implementation: The

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The Foundation: Stability and Standardization

Stability is producing consistently on a day-by-day (or normal routine) basis.  It also consists of your ability to control your process variation in a predictable manner. Standardization is where processes and procedures are defined and followed.  It also includes how the machines are operated, as well as where the materials and tools are placed. Stability

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The First Pillar: Jidoka

Jidoka is referred to as Built-in Quality.  This means the Highest Quality is “built-in” at the first possible source.  The underlying meaning is that the design of the process itself, has Quality “built-in” from the start. The Toyota Production System (TPS) House Introduction: Business System The Foundation: Stability and Standardization The First Pillar: Jidoka The Second

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The Second Pillar: JIT (Just-in-Time)

JIT refers to Just-in-Time Production.  This means production of what the Customer wants, when they want it, in the quantities requested.  The underlying meaning is that products are made to order, and not built to stock or inventory. The Toyota Production System (TPS) House Introduction: Business System The Foundation: Stability and Standardization The First Pillar: Jidoka

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The Roof: Management System

The Management System refers to the way in which your company’s business objectives (in the form of KPIs) are achieved through the Business System. The Toyota Production System (TPS) House Introduction: Business System The Foundation: Stability and Standardization The First Pillar: Jidoka The Second Pillar: JIT (Just-in-Time) The Roof: Management System Human Aspects: Transfer of Knowledge

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Human Aspects

Respect for People aims to achieve trust and mutual understanding. It is also the responsibility to combine the power of individual employees…  Toyota refers to “this attitude as regarding people’s ability to think most”. The Toyota Production System (TPS) House Introduction: Business System The Foundation: Stability and Standardization The First Pillar: Jidoka The Second Pillar: JIT

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The Roadmap for Implementation

The Blueprint of the TPS House is your Roadmap for Implementing the Focal Points of a LEAN Business System. By achieving something similar, your company will establish a Competitive Advantage that will distinguish your company from your competitors, which will ultimately lead to success! The Toyota Production System (TPS) House Introduction: Business System The Foundation:

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Quick Reference Guide, 1-Pager

Review our 1-Page, Quick Reference Guide explaining The Toyota Production System (TPS) House. The Toyota Production System (TPS) House Introduction: Business System The Foundation: Stability and Standardization The First Pillar: Jidoka The Second Pillar: JIT (Just-in-Time) The Roof: Management System Human Aspects: Transfer of Knowledge The Roadmap for Implementation: The Focal Points for Implementing a LEAN

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Reflection Questions, for Lessons Learned

Questions to think about and reflect upon, so you may develop your own Lessons Learned. Reflection Question, Instructions Think through these questions as it pertains to your own current situation, and write down your answers.  Also spend some time beyond a few minutes, and consider the implications and application across multiple scenarios.  Finally, discuss these

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The Focal Points for Implementing a LEAN Business System

In order to establish a LEAN Business System, there are five (5) Focal Points that require a balanced approach (refer to our topic: Our Balanced Approach for Implementation).  However, most LEAN programs only start at the lower levels, with a pure focus on the Mechanical Tools… Come learn about all of the different Focal Points,

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The Focal Points for Implementing a LEAN Business System

In order to establish a LEAN Business System, there are five (5) Focal Points that require a balanced approach (refer to our topic: Our Balanced Approach for Implementation).  However, most LEAN programs only start at the lower levels, with a pure focus on the Mechanical Tools… Come learn about all of the different Focal Points,

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Shop Floor Management System

The Shop Floor Management System is the Integration of Business Objectives/KPI Deployment and Visual Controls in order to Facilitate Problem-Solving and Team Work… Learn more about this Focal Point, along with the Primary Objective, as well as the Overall Benefit and Results: Ensures the Business Objectives/KPIs are Deployed Down to the Operator and Team Member-Level

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Point Kaizen, and Process Improvements

Point Kaizen, and Process Improvements, Utilizes the Multitude of Tools that are Available to Improve a Single Process or Work Cell… Learn more about this Focal Point, along with the Primary Objective, as well as the Overall Benefit and Results: Oftentimes Focuses on Improvements to Efficiency, Which Creates a Cost Reduction Focuses on Building-in Process

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Systems-Level Kaizen

Systems-Level Kaizen Focuses on the Series of Connected Processes in order to Improve the Complete Business System Across ALL of the Functions within the Organization… Learn more about this Focal Point, along with the Primary Objective, as well as the Overall Benefit and Results: Systems-Level Kaizen Tools Focuses on Material and Information Flow Improvements Between

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