BackStreet Lean: Solutions for the Job Shop, Plant Edition
Through the successful application of Lean in the job shop, a group of world-class plants share their best practices and numerous photos from their shops.
TABLE OF CONTENTS BackStreet Lean: Solutions for the Job Shop, Plant Edition
Phase 2: Summary
Phase 2: Summary
In Phase 2, more people from the organization become involved in Lean initiatives and practice applying Lean concepts and tools to the unique needs of the organization.
Terms to review include:
| Family | Cell | External Set-Up Operations |
| Value Stream Map | Standardization | Cellular Flow |
| Kaizen Event | Standard Work Combination Table | Eliminate |
| Heijunka/Leveling | Set-Up Reduction Process | Kanban |
| Internal Set-Up | Operations |
Call to Action
Use the blank Call to Action form on the accompanying page (blank copies are available electronically) and create a list of activities for working with Lean tools and practices within the organization (see Fig. 14 Section 2 Sample Call to Action).
Figure 14: Sample Call to Action Form Phase 2
Directions:
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Review the Reality Check section, including the directions and your personal notes, from each Lean Action in Section 2.
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Start generating a list of ideas for activities.
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For each activity, identify who is responsible, a start date and completion date, or training, and tools required.
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