Kaizen Workshop

Kaizen Workshop

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  Kaizen Workshop
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  Steps……… 1. Identify Objectives 2. Identify Facilitator 3. Identify Team members 4. Prepare for workshop 5. Workshop 6. Present Final Recommendations 7. Celebrate Success
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  Identify Objectives • Kaizen Charter – Scope – Measurable Goals – Timeframe • Bigger Picture – Overall value stream
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  Identify Facilitator • Energetic • Organized • Bias for Action
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  Identify Team • Familiar with the subject / process • Open for change / experiment • With ability to influence
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  Preparation • Data – Collection, verification, analysis • Meeting Requests – Invite, notify, confirm • Resource – Plan, request, confirm • Training Material – Prepare, proof-read, print • Schedule – Kick-off, review, approval sessions
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  Workshop • Introduction • Over all value stream charter • Kaizen Charter • Q&A • Suggested Agenda • Roles & Responsibilities • Review of Data • Follow DMAIC
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  Define Day - 1 • Definitions should be done ahead. Use workshop to review it. • What is the problem • What we want to achieve • What is in/out of scope • Process steps • Visual Map – Spaghetti Diagram • SIPOC & CTQs
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  Measure Day 1-2 • Measurements should be done ahead. Use workshop to review it. • Current Value Stream Map • Activity Process Map • Defect / Error Rates / Types • Type of variations • Process capability
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  Analyze Day 2 – 3 • If possible, some analysis should be done ahead. • Why-Why • Vital Few • Work-Flow / Visual indicators • NVA • Future Value Stream Map
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  Improve Day 3 – 4 • Design / Layout • Standardization 5S • Design Visual workplace / flows • Ergonomics • Mistake-Proofing
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  Control Day 3 – 5 • Measures / Criteria • Audits / Monitoring Plan • Response plan • Visual Impact / Control Charts • Lessons & Communication
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  Final Recommendation • Issues which are being addressed • Proposed solutions • Business / Process benefits • Resource requirement • Assigning responsibility • Follow-up Plan
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  Celebrations