We are having a lot of problems doing a Value Stream Map, do you suggest we not do that until we apply 5S?
5S is always a great place to start if you have 5S opportunities, because it can create quick wins and if done correctly will help teams come together and feel a sense of accomplishment. Why are you having problems with…
Tracy is a Master Black Belt at GoLeanSixSigma.com, the co-author of The Problem-Solver’s Toolkit and co-host of the Just-in-Time Cafe. She is also a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Instructor at UC San Diego and teaches in San Diego State University’s Lean Enterprise Program. For almost 20 years, she has helped leading organizations like Washington State, Charles Schwab and GE build problem-solving muscles.