2. Lean
Use Lean to create flow and bring problems to the surface
Current State
Future State
3. Define
Understand the Problem
Define the Problem
e.g.
• High failure rates
• Missed targets
• Long lead times
• High scrap rates
• Excessive waiting times
• High scrap rates
• Expediting
4. Six Sigma
Use Six Sigma Problem Solving
techniques to make process
improvements
5. Measure
Measure the problem
• For example, reduce waiting times by 50%
• Achieve consensus
Where are we now? Where to would
we like to be?
• Use Numbers (averages, variation +/-)
• Control Charts
• Check Sheets
• Histograms