Lean Process Improvement focuses on streamlining operations by identifying and eliminating waste, improving productivity, and enhancing customer value. Explore effective methodologies for optimizing performance with Group50s proven 5-phase lean deployment strategy.
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Lean Process Improvement: Maximizing Efficiency for Better Results
2. For those that choose Lean Deployment, the following 5 Phases, which follow the DMAIC process, are required:
Phase 1 Exploration
Phase 2 Establishing the Foundation
Phase 3 Expansion and Focus
Phase 4 Integration and Reinforcement
Phase 5 Reinforcement and Momentum
WHAT ARE THE 5 PHASES OF LEAN DEPLOYMENT?
3. 1. Identifying and understanding value from the customers
perspective.
2. Creating flow in the process by eliminating bottlenecks and delays.
3. Building in quality from the start, through continuous
improvement and testing.
4. Creating a culture of continuous learning and experimentation.
5. Establishing a pull-based system where production is driven by
actual customer demand.
6. Pursuing perfection by constantly looking for ways to eliminate
waste and improve efficiency.
The principles of lean include:
4. In such an undertaking, companys want to make sure
that the Lean Deployment is properly focused on the
requirements of the future state of the business. It is
usually easy to establish the what which can be
guided by Level 1 of Group50s
Business Hierarchy of Needs速 as shown below:
1. Objectives we want to meet:
1. The companys Most Important Goal
2. Strategic Objectives
2. Issues we want to address.
1. Operational gaps
2. Strategic gaps
3. Organizational gaps
3. Create more value for customers with fewer
resources.
4. Lowering cost
5. Meeting regulatory requirements
6. Others
5. 1. Education:
2. Application:
3. Communication and Continuing Education:
4. Lean Infrastructure:
5. Time frame:
6. Results:
A Lean Deployment plan needs to satisfy
the following considerations:
6. A Lean Deployment throughout an organization requires a
methodical approach that includes education and planning.
Done incorrectly, a Lean Deployment will be just another flavor
of the month casualty that will not move the strategic needle
forward. That is why many companies choose to work with a
Lean expert to help with the development of a business case for
Lean and to help guide its Lean Deployment. At Group50速
Consulting, we are committed to help you build the business
case for a business wide approach to Lean and to its effective
deployment. You can talk to a Lean Business or
Lean Manufacturing expert by sending a note to
info@group50.com, calling +1 (626) 644-9746 or requesting
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