Process Management
Value Stream Mapping (VSM): How to Do It Step by Step
Learn how to do Value Stream Mapping (VSM): standard symbols, how to draw the current state and future state maps, and h…
Process Management
SMED: How to Cut Changeover Time (Setup)
Understand the SMED (Single-Minute Exchange of Die) method, the difference between internal and external setup, and a st…
Process Management
Standardized Work: What It Is and Why It's the Foundation of Lean
Understand what standardized work is, its 3 elements, and why it's considered the foundation for any sustainable continu…
Process Management
Visual Management: How to Use Boards and Metrics on the Shop Floor
Understand the principles of visual management, the most common board types (production, metrics, 5S), and how to avoid …
Process Management
Theory of Constraints (TOC): How to Identify and Manage the Bottleneck
Understand Eliyahu Goldratt's Theory of Constraints (TOC), the 5 focusing steps, and how it relates to Lean Manufacturin…
Process Management
Hoshin Kanri: How to Deploy Strategy All the Way to the Shop Floor
Understand what Hoshin Kanri is, the X-matrix used to deploy strategic objectives into operational goals, and how it con…