BackStreet Lean: Solutions for the Job Shop, Plant Edition

Appendix 2: The Running Lean Series

BackStreet Lean - Solutions for the Job Shop

The Lean Assessment

Creating a benchmark Lean score as compared to world class. Resources identified depending on your score.

Beyond Quality Control

Using Lean to improve the quality process by utilizing a certified operator program.

Breaking Through the Supply Chain

Using Lean to leverage supplier and customer resources to obtain cost reductions.

Caught in the Middle - Supervising Lean

Managing Lean processes and still getting parts out the door through the utilization of worker involvement.

Creating Cells as Profit Centers

Making Lean work at the cell/work area/level by level by involving operators in maintaining profitability.

Goals, Measurements and Results

Aligning the organization to improve processes and profitability, and in a Lean Environment increase people involvement in Lean initiatives in order to ensure the highest quality product at the lowest possible cost to the customer.

The Lean Office

Applying Lean concepts to administrative areas in order to reduce waste and improve work flow.

The Lean Primer

Communicating the basics of Lean tools and concepts throughout the organization.

Making Standard Work, Work

Using formal documents and visuals to establish best practices and reduce variation.

Managing Multiple Constraints

Balancing resources and capacity to eliminate bottlenecks.

Performing at the Speed of Sight

Using visual controls to improve productivity and decrease lead-times.

Problem Solving Made Simple

Making problem solving a day-to-day activity throughout all levels of the organization.

Striving for Zero Setup

Going beyond quick changeover to involve the entire organization in the process for striving for...

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