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This simplified Chinese language
version lean six sigma website is mainly for customers from mainland China,
Taiwan and Hong Kong. |
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Lean Kaizen
Lean Kaizen is
created with lean techniques. This DMAIC based lean kaizen methodology
is for waste elimination in the daily activities. Kaizen
workshop or event is one of key improvement tools used by the
world-class companies like Toyota.
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Define (D) |
Define the scope and set
objectives in project charter. |
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Measure (M) |
Measure the current state
process map such as process steps, process time, lead time,
WIP, etc from the work place or gemba. |
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Analyze (A) |
Analyze current state, i.e. value and non-value added
processes, bottleneck constraint and process efficiency. |
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Improve (I) |
Improve process by
designing a future state map. |
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Control (C) |
Control and hold the gain
with metrics to monitor results over time. |
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How Lean Kaizen can
add value and reduce waste?
This paper titled "Value
creation on service sectors through Kaizen" explains some
fundamental issues in implementing Lean Kaizen on the shop
floor.
Download [PDF
slide] * The methodology details and case study are intentionally
deleted from the slide.
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