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Traditional Lean
Project Implementation |
Leaner Lean
Implementation |
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Teach as many people as
possible |
Teach just a few and get
started |
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Teach in-depth including
all the Lean Tools and a
project management
model. |
Teach the basics to the
few. Start by involving
people in 5S. |
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Analyze, then analyze
some more. |
Pick a line and use the
supervisor, line leader
and a consultant to make
"best judgement"
changes. |
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Gather tons of data,
charts and statistical
analyses. |
Make sure that the
selected line has robust
"throughput" metrics.
Check the metrics to
determine if LEAN
changes are helping. |
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Use only trained or
certified resources to
solve problems and give
input. |
If someone working on
the selected line has an
idea, listen. If the
idea supports "best
judgement" and the goal
of efficient and
effective "throughput",
implement. |
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Wait for all the
designated resources and
data. |
Use the best you have on
hand. Make things better
a little at a time. |
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Invest in communications
programs. |
Make sure you can
measure and baseline
throughput and rework.
Communicate progress and
detours up and down the
organization. Simple
charts work well
particularly if they are
visible on the line. |
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Invest in software to
track projects and
analyze initiatives. |
Use the software you
have or break out the
pencils and start
counting. Use white
boards to keep "Action
Items" visible. |