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10Continuous Improvement

Strategies

Plan-Do-Check-Act

PDCA is a four-step quality model that focuses on achieving continuous improvement...

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By following these four specified steps within a cycle:

Plan-Do-Check-Act(PDCA)

Plan - Do - Check - Act

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Plan:


Recognize or identify an opportunity and plan for a change.

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Do:

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Implement the plan for change on a small scale.

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Test the change.

Check:

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Review the results and analyze them for success or needed adaptations.

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Act:


If the plan worked, implement the changes on a wider scale. However...

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If the changes were not successful go through the cycle again with a different plan.

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Act:

LEAN

Lean, or Lean Manufacturing focuses mainly on preserving quality, with less work by eliminating waste.

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LEAN

Common “wastes” that are identified for improvement include:

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TimeMoneyResources

LEAN

Benefits of LEAN include:

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• Boost in employee morale

• Streamlined/efficient processes

• Overall improvements in customer satisfaction.

Six Sigma

6S Utilizes a set of quality management methods that aim towards improving outputs by identifying errors and defects.

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Six Sigma

This data-driven method allows for only 6 standard deviations between the mean and specification limit when it comes to error.

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Six Sigma

6S was originally developed by Motorola and is credited with saving them nearly $17 billion dollars since it was initially implemented.

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TQM started out in the manufacturing sector but can be adapted to fit almost any business type.

4Total Quality Management(TQM)

TQM Focuses primarily on:

4Total Quality Management(TQM)

• Customer satisfaction

• Employee involvement

• Process enhancements

• Communication

KaizenThis Japanese-derived term is used to describe a long-term approach towards implementing small changes that add up to bigger results.

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KaizenEach employee is fully involved, in Kaizen, to help ensure improvement within all processes.

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KaizenSome common highly coveted traits of Kaizen include:

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• Personal discipline

• Quality circles

• Teamwork

5S

The 5S philosophy centers on maintaining a clean and organized workspace to promote greater efficiency, functionality, and higher levels of production.

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5S

This philosophy is called 5S because there are 5 organizational strategies involved that all begin with the letter “S”.

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5S

They are as follows:

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SortSet In OrderShineStandardizeSustain

5S

Sort:

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Eliminate unneeded and unnecessary items by clearing the work area.

5S

Set In Order:

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Organizing tools and resources so they are easily accessible & in designated areas.

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Shine:

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Keeping work areas clean and tidy and putting items where they belong.

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Standardize:

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Work stations conducting the same jobs should be set up in an identical manner so job processes are standardized.

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Sustain:

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Maintaining and reviewing the standards to create a culture of continuous improvement within all areas.

Hoshin Kanri / Hoshin Planning

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A step-by-step form of continuous improvement which centers on a comprehensive communication system between all levels of staff while working towards a shared goal.


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In Hoshin Planning, all employees are considered experts at their jobs and are held accountable for achievement.


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A common/helpful tactic used in Hoshin Planning is “Catchball.” Catchball is a session between managers and employees where ideas and questions are thrown back and forth.

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Kanban originated within the Toyota enterprise and is a tactic used to help improve and make needed changes in order to promote further improvement.

Kanban

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This type of continuous improvement method utilizes the importance of small steps “baby steps” towards improvement, while also respecting current processes and roles.

Kanban

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Kanban can be described as a scheduling system that indicates what should be produced, how much, and when it should be done.

Kanban

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This helpful planning technique looks inward at the design and flow of how information is shared and how processes are conducted.

Value Stream Mapping

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A highly-detailed flow chart is commonly utilized to isolate all steps within a specific process, so areas can be identified for improvement or needing changes.


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This is a great tool to help identify areas of waste, reduce process times, and to improve overall current processes.


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This form of continuous improvement places emphasis on the 7 wastes commonly identified by the mnemonic TIMWOOD.

TIMWOOD

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When becoming lean, the elimination of waste is crucial.This strategy outlines the major contributors of waste so ideas can be brainstormed to help eliminate associated wastes.

TIMWOOD

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T: Transport I: InventoryM: MotionW: WaitingO: OverproductionO: Over-processingD: Defects

TIMWOOD

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