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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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Management System | Structure

The Management System Provides the Structural Elements to Achieve the Desired Business Objectives/KPIs in a Sustainable Way… Learn more about this Focal Point, along with the Primary Objective, as well as the Overall Benefit and Results: The Management System Elements Focuses on the Execution and Project Management Utilized to Integrate Strategic Planning, Objectives Deployment, and

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Strategic Kaizen

Strategic Kaizen Focuses on the Development of the Roadmap, and Implementation of the Complete Business System… Learn more about this Focal Point, along with the Primary Objective, as well as the Overall Benefit and Results: Focuses on the Implementation and Application of the LEAN Principles and Concepts, at the Systems-Level Connected with Achieving the Desired

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LEAN Business System Implementation

The five (5) Focal Points for implementing a LEAN Business System outlines a blueprint or Roadmap for your LEAN Program; whether you are implementing a new program, or if you are continuing your LEAN journey as you develop your existing program. Based upon where you are on your LEAN journey, and what problem(s) you encounter

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Quick Reference Guide, 1-Pager

Review our 1-Page, Quick Reference Guides explaining the Focal Points for Implementing a LEAN Business System. The Focal Points for Implementing a LEAN Business System Shop Floor Management System Point Kaizen, and Process Improvements Systems-Level Kaizen Management System | Structure Strategic Kaizen

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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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Our Balanced Approach for Implementation

Most LEAN programs fail to sustain and achieve long-term results – sound familiar?  The simple answer has to do with little to no focus on implementing the complete LEAN Business System.  And in order to implement this, your program must have a balanced approach with three (3) core elements: 1) the Mechanical Tools; 2) the

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Learning to See Training Course*

Understanding what Muda is, or what is defined as “waste” in the Japanese language, and how to identify it within your operations is one of the most important skills for performing LEAN.  In fact, everything we do is built upon this simple practice, yet few LEAN Practitioners (beginners, as well as subject matter experts) conduct

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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.  However, most LEAN programs only start at the lower levels, with a pure focus on the Mechanical Tools. Come learn about all five (5) of the different Focal Points, and how they are integrated with one

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Explaining the Toyota Production System (TPS) House

The Toyota Production System (TPS) House is a common visual tool used to describe the LEAN Business System and the five (5) Focal Points for its implementation.  But what does it really mean?  And how does it apply to your program efforts? In order to put a framework around your knowledge and understanding, we will

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Our Balanced Approach for Implementation

Most LEAN programs fail to sustain and achieve long-term results – sound familiar?  The simple answer has to do with little to no focus on implementing the complete LEAN Business System.  And in order to implement this, your program must have a balanced approach with three (3) core elements: 1) the Mechanical Tools; 2) the

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Toyota’s Iteration of the PDCA Cycle

The PDCA Cycle is a fundamental principle for everything that we do!  In accordance, Toyota has developed their own iteration of the PDCA Cycle in order to make it more applicable to their LEAN implementation efforts…  Come learn about this method, and why it is so important. Explanation Video Learn about Toyota’s Iteration of the

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Our Paradigms: Primary Elements

LEAN Practitioners always ask us how to make their implementation efforts more effective and efficient.  Like most of you, resources and time is in limited supply…  In order to maximize your efforts so you can reap the rewards for achieving your desired results and KPIs, we will explain the elements of Our Paradigms for implementing

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Our Paradigms: Secondary Elements

LEAN Practitioners always ask us how to make their implementation efforts more effective and efficient.  Like most of you, resources and time is in limited supply…  In order to maximize your efforts so you can reap the rewards for achieving your desired results and KPIs, we will explain the elements of Our Paradigms for implementing

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Inside-Out Approach

The Inside-Out Approach is also referred to as the Circle of Influence [1], where your actions, non-actions, and decisions have a direct impact on your outcomes. The key is to focus your implementation efforts on those things that you can control and influence, thus enabling you to make effective changes.  Therefore, you make changes within

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