CI Development System Resources
7 Seasons
We have an extensive Continuous Improvement Development Guide to help you progress through the phases of creating a continuous improvement oriented business management system.
The sheer number of topics (and videos) to digest is daunting. This series is intended to help guide you through these resources in an organized manner.
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Phase 4 Overview. Continuous Improvement Development System
Episode 1
In Phase 4, Building the Foundation, the bedrock of your continuous improvement tools are laid.
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10 Random Tips to Help Supercharge You on Your Lean Journey
Episode 2
This recorded webinar provides a handfule of powerful tips to help with your continuous improvement efforts. Features Jeff Hajek and Tim McMahon.
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12:56Episode 3
7 Wastes (Audio Term)
Episode 3
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15 Sounds that Shout Waste (Audio Article)
Episode 4
This is an audio article. It is based on an article from our Continuous Improvement Companion reference guide. No video content accompanies this audio program.
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06:07Episode 5
CLOSED MITT (Audio Term)
Episode 5
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5 Principles of Lean Customer Value (Audio Article)
Episode 6
This is an audio article. It is based on an article from our Continuous Improvement Companion reference guide. No video content accompanies this audio program.
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04:48Episode 7
Value Added Work Quick Check
Episode 7
This video from our virtual consulting series covers how you can get a quick read about how much value added work there is in an operation.
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09:29Episode 8
Standardization (AUDIO TERM)
Episode 8
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05:48Episode 9
Follow Your Process to Prevent Chaos
Episode 9
Deviating from a set process can create a ripple effect of chaos up and downstream.
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12:55Episode 10
Standard Work Overview Guest Version
Episode 10
Standard work provides consistency and structure to an operation. It combines a steady pace balanced to takt time, standard quantities of work-in-process, and sequential tasks assigned to a each operator to reduce variation and highlight problems.
THIS IS A LEGACY VIDEO. Legacy videos are are ea...
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14:35Episode 11
Standard Work (AUDIO TERM)
Episode 11
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02:54Episode 12
Cycle Time Reduction (Video Term)
Episode 12
Reducing cycle time is commonly known to improve productivity, but it also helps quality.
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08:56Episode 13
Cycle Time (Audio Term)
Episode 13
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13:09Episode 14
Takt Time (AUDIO TERM)
Episode 14
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Standard Work in 8 Not So Easy Steps (Audio Article)
Episode 15
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09:59Episode 16
How To Create A Decision Matrix
Episode 16
This video is based on the free decision matrix we offer to our newsletter subscribers, but shows the general principles of turning gut-feel decisions into more quantitative ones.
It does this primarily by breaking bigger decisions into smaller ones and weighting those factors based on importa...
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15:45Episode 17
Kanban (Audio Term)
Episode 17
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13:33Episode 18
Kaizen Event (Audio Term)
Episode 18
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8 Things To Avoid to Make Your Kaizen More Successful
Episode 19
Knowing what to do is part of the battle. Knowing what NOT to do is another big part. This recorded webinar features Tim McMahon and Jeff Hajek.
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08:25Episode 20
Problem Statements
Episode 20
An effective problem statement for your project will keep you focused. It will also help you 'sell' the need for the project to acquire resources.
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08:04Episode 21
Kaizen Team Selection
Episode 21
Selecting the right team will increase you kaizen event's chance for success.
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How Important Is It to Report Cost Savings for Every Kaizen Project?
Episode 22
We know it is important to track facts and data in Lean. But how important is it to immediately report the cost savings that come from every single individual kaizen project?
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18:00Episode 23
Daily Management (Audio Term)
Episode 23