Lean

A VALUE STREAM MAP IS… A tool that helps visualize and understand the flow of material and information as a product or service makes its way through the value stream: A high level map that visually presents the flow of a product or service from supplier to customer and can…

Lean methodology defines 8 forms of waste: Transportation Inventory Overprocessing Overproduction Waiting Motion Defects Under utilized skills Transportation waste Movement of material, paper etc. that adds unnecessary time to the flow, increasing risk of being lost, placed in wrong location during transportation. Inventory waste Packaging or finished goods inventory, requires…

A tool to help understand the set of reasons why a project is necessary. List of “consequences if the problem is not fixed” and ‘benefits of making the change”. People are motivated by threats and opportunities; Identify the stakeholder group who needs to understand why the project is needed; Brainstorm…

MAIN STEP ELEMENTS FOR YOUR PROJECT Step 1: EEM Project Definition Write and sign SCOPE Project kick off with project TEAM Define KPI’s and Targets based on project charter Ensure stakeholder expectations are clear. Conduct DESIGN REVIEW with check list to include added parameters to the conceptual design. Required Deliverables…