15. mars 2020
Something that needs a solution Can be either positive or negative Frequencies : Chronic : On going and Accepted problems Spasmodic : sudden change to normal process
23. février 2020
Generic competitive question valid for any industry, any service company, any process : What is the customer prepared to pay for as part of the Market Price?
13. février 2020
The general principle is that each element must be given equal focus to gain maximum leverage Projects Success Metrics must include all 3 elements Bias will cause strain Good coaches will check on all 3 elements Outcomes must be defined in terms of success for all three elements
11. janvier 2020
Definition of a typical process : “A structured set of (VA) activities that transform a set of inputs into specified outputs to provide value to customers and stakeholders“
19. décembre 2019
What is a A3 Report ? A process used to document and report solutions to problems established within any area of the organisation. This differs from other types of report in the way that all information is disclosed on an A3 sheet. Data being: Aim Objectives Methodology Result Post result analysis Learning points
06. décembre 2019
These 20 key leadership behaviours defines the top 20 benchmarked characteristics that companies require to stay flexible and adaptive : 1) Clean and tidy: Everywhere and all of the time 2) Participative management style : Working with all people to engage their minds and hearts into their work as well as their hands. 3)Teamwork on improvement : Focused on teamwork to involve everyone in enthusiastic improvements. 4) Reduced inventory and lead time : Addressing overproduction and reducing costs...
24. novembre 2019
When a company looks at itself, it tends to see core functions and specialised activities : Companies are normally structured hierarchically, with each area having its own functional responsibilities : Variants and hybrids occur Geographical Product Customer segment
27. octobre 2019
Benefits of 5S / 5C : Large return on minimal investment Starting point for lean culture – invert the pyramid Challenges leadership ability to set and maintain standards Add transparency to the process, generating knowledge to control our business Develops ownership, responsibility, and accountability Behaviour: Do not accept non-conformance – challenge/confront the condition – lead by example Keys to success : Get everyone involved Integrate 5C Principles into daily work requirements...
29. septembre 2019
Most deployment failures to implement effectively Lean management are due to inability to conceive and manage a total change program : Top management lacks a sufficient understanding or vision Lack of well-orchestrated program No critical mass of lean skills and capabilities developed Transitional issues without adequate safeguards overwhelm organization Management reluctant to empower teams Middle management naysayers Unstable operations Difficulty of unlearning Current systems (i.e MRPII) and...
07. septembre 2019
Réaliser une mise en place et une transformation complète Lean dans une entreprise quelle qu’elle soit ne coule pas de source. On peut difficilement imaginer comment mettre le Lean en place et quel impact il peut avoir sur une entreprise si on n’a pas déjà « vécu » une transformation Lean complète dans un but de rentabilité, de compétitivité ou d'amélioration drastique des performances. Que ce soient des « agents interne à l’entreprise» ou des consultants en Lean...