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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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Human Aspects

Develop the Organizational Capabilities Learn more about this Balanced Approach element, along with the Primary Objective, as well as the Overall Benefit and Results: Our Balanced Approach for Implementation Mechanical Tools Management System Human Aspects LEAN Culture

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Our Balanced Approach for LEAN Culture

Our Balanced Approach focuses on each of the individual elements, as well as their interdependence on one another in order to have a more holistic approach to changing your Organizational Culture. Combined with implementing the Focal Points of a LEAN Business System, your organization will establish a long-term Roadmap to drive your desired results. Moreover,

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Review our 1-Page, Quick Reference Guide explaining Our Balanced Approach for Implementation. Our Balanced Approach for Implementation Mechanical Tools Management System Human Aspects LEAN Culture

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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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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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