Regardless of your position in your company, one of your most important responsibilities is to eliminate non-value-added activities from your processes. In this video, Steven explains value-stream analysis and some important tools to help you deliver the most value to your customers.
- "Continuous improvement is not about…"the things you do well.…"That's called work.…"Continuous improvement is about removing the things…"that get in the way of your work."…Now, that's a terrific quote.…It comes from Bruce Hamilton…who's the president of a consulting company…that specializes in Lean Six Sigma.…For sure, this is a guy who knows something…about process improvement.…Value stream analysis is all about improving your processes,…removing those things that get in the way of your work.…
Most of us call these non-value added steps.…One excellent tool for value steam analysis…is the Lean Improvement Cycle,…a five step process…developed by the Lean Enterprise Institute…but before we discuss this process,…let's talk about two very important considerations.…First, you must remember to start with the customer…and end with the customer.…Your process is designed to meet a specific customer need…and this determines what you should improve.…
Second, you must always keep in mind…the Seven Wastes of Lean.…The first waste is unnecessary transportation…
Author
Steven Brown
Released
11/30/2017Lean concepts have been successfully applied to every aspect of doing business. In this course, learn the principles of lean and how they are used in processes, production, and services. Instructor Steven Brown also explains how lean thinking impacts the organization, from the overall business culture to day-to-day work activities.
- Cite the focus of a lean strategy.
- Explain what a “rule of complexity” is.
- Name the three key measures of inventory.
- List the 5S tools.
- Define a lean transportation system.
- Describe the characteristics of a lean purchasing organization.
- Identify the characteristics of a lean company.
Skill Level Beginner
Duration
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Introduction
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Welcome53s
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1. Lean Defined
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What is lean?3m 47s
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Why use lean?3m 6s
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2. Lean Processes
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Process mapping3m 39s
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Value stream analysis5m 18s
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Process reengineering3m 56s
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The principle of ideality3m 13s
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The elegant solution3m 39s
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The cost of complexity3m 50s
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3. Lean Manufacturing
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Demand-driven business3m 21s
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Demand-driven materials3m 22s
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Lean inventory4m 2s
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The pull approach3m 20s
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Lean workstations3m 51s
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Total productive maintenance4m 27s
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Lean quality3m 38s
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4. Lean Services
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Lean delivery3m 29s
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Lean transportation3m 39s
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Lean logistics3m 41s
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Lean purchasing3m 17s
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5. Lean Thinking
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The lean culture4m 4s
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The lean company4m 12s
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Lean employees3m 35s
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Conclusion
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Next steps1m 43s
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