Toyota Principle #4 – Level out the workload
Toyota Principle #4 – Level out the workload (Heijunka); Work like the tortoise, not the hare. Consider the following process: To meet customer demand, you calculate that you need to.. read more
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Fun With 5S – The Garage Game
When I’m introducing 5S to a new audience, I like to get them comfortable with the concept. I ask how many have a garage. Usually about 2/3 of the audience.. read more
Distance vs. Frequency Chart
In a 5S Kaizen event, we eliminate as much from the work area as we can. What remains, we locate as close to the Point of Use (POU) as possible… read more
Dealing with “Monuments”
“What’s a monument?” you ask. Most organizations have large pieces of equipment that weigh tons, are often half submerged or above the roof, sometimes contain liquids (like plating chemicals),.. read more
VSM Part #6B – Importance to Decision-Making (“If this, then that”)
The VSM tells leaders* what is obstructing flow within the value stream. Trust me, there’s always something, but suppose this is the first time they’re reviewing the VSM. What are.. read more
VSM Part #6A – Importance to Decision-Making (Who, What & How Often?)
To this point, we’ve examined the mechanics of the Value Stream Map (VSM). We’ve looked at the the flow of the process, at the data boxes, at the flow of.. read more
Value Stream Map – Part 5: Value Add vs. Non-Value Add
One of the critical features of a Value Stream Map (VSM) is the sawtooth chart at the bottom of the map. Many overlook this chart, as it seems superfluous when.. read more
Value Stream Map – Part 4: Material Flow
Remember, a Value Stream Map should be communicating to you and to your organization. So far we’ve examined how the flow chart and data boxes communicate. Now we’re going to.. read more
Value Stream Map – Part 3: Information Flow
Perhaps one of the least well understood or appreciated parts of the Value Stream Map is the information flow at the top. That said, it’s an important part of the.. read more
Value Stream Map – Part 2: The Data Box
In the picture at the top of the page, you can see both flow chart (discussed in my last post) and the data boxes below them. I’ve included the flow chart.. read more
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