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What are some good examples of Kaizen Events?

Here are some typical things that could require a Kaizen Event: Develop Visual Workplace and Communication Boards Develop Work Cells and Single-Piece Flow Develop Documentation requests and control Improve Order fulfillment Improve New hire logistics Improve Receiving and receiving-inspection process Improve T support request process ImproveAccounts receivable and accounts payable processes 5S Workplace Organization Process…
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How do I identify new work groups (departments) who want to implement Lean levers in their process?

There are two main ways to identify groups or departments who want to implement Lean.  In keeping with the Lean philosophy, let’s call them “Push” and “Pull”! Push:  Often, an organization or division will decide to proceed with Lean due to some “burning platform” of need to change, potentially as senior leaders look to improve…
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How To Visualize An Improved Version Of Your Process

The “To Be” or Future State of the process is a critical component of the Lean methodology and the Value Stream mapping exercise.  It is a powerful exercise that strokes the imagination and helps break free from the current inhibitors of the current state which are contributing to any one…

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