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The following Improvement Project Initiative Approaches can be utilised to support the execution of the prioritised improvement opportunities from the CIP. There are many Lean Tools available that may be used as part of the problem solving process. However as a minimum the following should always be used - Value Stream Mapping (to identify both the current and future states) and of course Root Cause Analysis
Rapid improvement event Kaizens are typically 3-5 day workshops with dedicated full time resources empowered to drive to and implement solutions. They follow the structured DMAIC Process of; Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve & Control. Correctly scoped, sponsored and facilitated these can be extremely powerful and deliver dramatic results with the improvement solutions actually implemented during the event
The A3 Template provides a simple and consistent approach to problem solving using the logical thinking process. It is composed of a sequence of sections that fit together on standard A3-size paper. This will make the problem solving progress visible to the entire team while allowing the lessons to be learned by others. Typically follows the same DMAIC process as used for Kaizen but the improvement project will be implemented over a longer timeline
The 8D (Eight Disciplines) Problem Solving Process is a structured, team orientated problem solving methodology used to identify, correct and eliminate significant recurring problems. The process ensures focus on the origin of the problem by determining root causes and establishes corrective and preventive actions to mitigate against future occurrence. A key root cause analysis (RCA) approach to support Continuous Improvement efforts.
The Rapid Improvement Event - Using the Kaizen approach
Our Rapid Improvement Event facilitation support follows the "Kaizen" improvement methodology where an intense improvement activity occurs over a very short period of time, typically 3-5 days, this is when the team go to the actual workplace, to understand and uncover the problems, come up with solutions and actually implement them.
What is Kaizen?
Project Structure & Timeline
The overall project duration from initial scope out to close out is typically 6-8 weeks depending on the complexity of the problem.
Project Scoping
We would work with you to scope out the opportunity, crucial in planning for the event;
Team Training
Engagement with the selected team members to ensure;
Pre-event
We would advise on the need for the pre-event based on the initial scoping and percieved complexity of the problem to be addressed. If the pre-event takes place it will be used to;
Data Gathering
Typically we would plan a gap of 1-2 weeks between the pre-event and the kaizen event, this is to allow for any missing information or clarifications to be made, on information/facts/measures/data that was not available during the pre-event.
Kaizen Event
The team convene full time and follow the structured Kaizen process to deliver on the agreed charter, the following key activities would be completed during event;
Event Follow up
Typically a 3 week period where the team would be expected to regularly report back on progress on any actions taken from the event and also monitor the process to ensure benefits are being realised. Outstanding actions should be minimal as it should be expected most would have been executed during the actual event.
We will however have change management related actions, there would be an expectation that all kaizen team members now take the role as change agents and actively support the roll out of the new ways of working in line with the communications and implementation plan.
We can;
Provide facilitation support for specific stand alone improvement projects based on your immediate need.
Support the build of the methodology in to your existing CI Process or suite of tools.
Develop your own people to be able to faciliate future events using our Kaizen Faciliator development programme.
Please get in touch today to find out how this powerful approach could benefit your operation...
What is A3 Problem Solving?
It is a structured problem solving and continuous improvement approach, originally developed by Toyota intended to foster learning, collaboration, and personal growth in employees. It is now widely used within many organisations to provide the structure and support for executing continuous improvement initiatives. It provides a simple, structured process that guides and enables employees to problem solve in their work place. The process is drafted, documented and managed on a single sheet of ISO-A3 size paper, which is the source of its name.
Why use an A3 Process?
In most organisations, in most teams, we aren’t collaborating as best as we could be. We often reactively begin working on implementing a solution, without fully understanding the problem, and all too often we find we are duplicating effort due to a lack of awareness and alignment.
The A3 process allows groups of people to actively collaborate on the purpose, goals, and strategy of an improvement project. It encourages and ensures in-depth problem solving throughout the process, able to be updated and adjusted as required always ensuring the project meets its intended goals.
Collaboration between talented people is critical for innovation and speed, using the A3 process to foster collaboration can help organisations and teams invest their time, money, and momentum effectively.
Advantages of using A3 problem solving;
Steps of the A3 process;
Using A3 for Continuous Improvement
Continuous improvement is easy to say, but much more difficult to implement and hard to practice because we don’t know where to fit it in between project driven work. We discuss continuous improvement ideas in meetings all the time but it’s hard to make the time to sit down and work on improving our processes and practices.
The A3 process can provide the structure for and the documentation for your continuous improvement efforts, making it more aligned to your everyday project focused work and the organisations vision and strategies.
Many organisations effectively use the structured A3 Process as part of their lean approach to help align and manage all continuous improvement efforts.
We can;
Provide facilitation support for specific stand alone improvement projects based on your immediate need.
Support the build of the methodology in to your existing CI Process or suite of tools.
Develop your own people to be able to lead & support A3 problem solving using our A3 lead training & development programme.
Please get in touch today to see how this could benefit your operation...
What is 8D?
The Eight Disciplines Problem Solving Is a method originally developed by the Ford Motor Company used to approach and resolve problems. Its is a detailed, team oriented approach to solving critical problems in the process. Focused on product and process improvement, its purpose is to identify, correct, and eliminate recurring problems. It establishes a permanent corrective action based on statistical analysis of the problem and on the origin of the problem by determining the root causes, all intended to prevent similar problems occuring in the future..
Why use 8D Problem Solving?
When would you use structured 8D?
The 8D problem solving process is typically required when:
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