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.
In Phase 6, you will be challenged with keeping momentum, and with integrating new advances in Lean thinking.
This is the PDF version of the Phase 6 checklist. The full, editable version is available in our Corporate Resources Add-on pack.
Watch the unlocked GUEST VERSION
This video is a narrated PowerPoint presentation from our Lean Training System. It covers the basics of creating an A3 report with a special focus on its relationship to PDCA.
A3 thinking centers around the A3 Report, designed to guide the problem solving proces...
This video is a narrated PowerPoint presentation from our Lean Training System. It covers the basics of updating and monitoring control charts in a production environment. This includes both office and shop floor operations.
3P (Production Preparation Process) is a powerful tool for making major changes in your processes or products.
This video term gives you an overview of what 3P is and why it can help you.
Don't forget to download the accompanying forms and tools.
1) 7 Ways Idea Generation Form
2) 7 Ways Comparis...
This video is a narrated PowerPoint presentation from our Lean Training System. It covers the basics of completing an FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) and using Velaction's FMEA form.
This video is a narrated PowerPoint presentation from our Lean Training System. It covers the basics of using the 'Voice of the Customer' to make sure your products and services meet their needs. It covers this topic from the perspective of Lean team members supporting the marketing team.
Jidoka is “autonomation”, or automation with a human touch. It is the concept of setting up machines to identify problems and stop production.
It also entails the premise that any problems discovered should have a quick fix and a permanent solution developed. Jidoka is one of the core pillars of ...
