LEAN. Practical guide. LEAN archive. Lean. Practical guide Methodological guide to the implementation of lean manufacturing

Dennis P. Hobbs. Implementation of lean manufacturing. A practical guide to business optimization. Minsk, Grevtsov Publisher, 2007.

“The air is saturated with despair. Components are taken from a step production order and transferred to another one that has a higher priority. Components are removed from finished goods inventory to continue production. "Urgent" becomes the motto of the day. Each employee becomes a "fireman". Probably, many production workers are familiar with this situation, which is described by Dennis Paul Hobbs, American Lean Expert, in his bestseller " Implementing Lean: A Practical Guide to Business Optimization". But this book is replete not only with good humor, but also with recipes for turning manufacturing into lean.

Lean helps everyone who believes in it: Dennis P. Hobbsey, in almost 15 years of consulting, has helped companies such as General Electric, Nissan, Industrial Dynamics, Stanley Tools save tens and hundreds of millions of dollars on the implementation of lean methods. The author very succinctly describes the content and purpose of his book: “to provide a step-by-step methodology that can be used to systematically transform manufacturing facilities from a traditional, batch-based, automated system to a balanced, lean one-unit-wide production system.” But right there, Hobbs, doing self-promotion, writes that these results can be achieved without the help of consultants!

The book is best read with a background in the concept of Lean Manufacturing and the Toyota Production System, as the author doesn't go into too much history and theory. He analyzes controversial situations and describes in detail the process of implementing a lean line. The book can become a desktop guide for business leaders, production managers and technologists. It is very useful for students studying production systems.

What recipes does the author offer for the implementation of lean manufacturing? For example, this is building a flow, dealing with system limitations, implementing a kanban system, and dealing with losses. The production cycle of the product should take exactly the time that is necessary for this.

D. Hobbs not only lists the tools of lean production, he also gives step-by-step instructions on how to implement it: in each recipe, the author's great experience as a production consultant is felt. Therefore, he does not give categorical advice, in each case he describes its pros and cons, the restrictions imposed.

D. Hobbs' humor well complements the "general" production theme: describing a typical engineering design, he writes - "the developers throw the project over the wall, and the production workers puzzle over how to do it." The author describes the love of workers to build nests when the introduction of lean manufacturing begins. “This is a typical habit that indicates an unwillingness to respond to kanban signals. Don't wait for a pile of personal items to pile up in the workplace." Of "thrifty" workers who like to hide extra materials and spare parts, he writes: "Always prepared for the worst, such an employee collects his own stock of components. To justify the accumulated pile, one usually hears a story about a lack of details that happened several years ago. But on the lean line, the operators do the assembly, and the warehouse workers provide them with the parts!”

D. Hobbs describes in great detail the kanban flow mapping system, a technique used to pull products and materials into a streaming production process. Depending on the application, kanban can have several options: non-replenished, starting the previous process, single-card and multi-card. He, according to the author, is good for reducing inventory in the warehouse and in work in progress. In an ideal situation, the supplier of the goods becomes the point of replenishment of orders - then there is no need to maintain warehouse stock for this product at all. With kanban, production can quickly respond to demand and change the amount of production every day: “Lean manufacturers can decide daily to change the output of the line in accordance with the volume of customer demand.” The author describes in detail in what situation it is better to use a certain type of kanban, how to plan the number of cards, signals, how to organize and maintain this method in production. “Kanban does not eliminate the causes of shortage situations, but it does leave the solution to the most appropriate organizational unit, the supply department.” What is not there is Petrovich, who went to Gemba. So I suggest you look first.

Five algorithms for implementing LEAN from leading practitioners, building a Lean Six Sigma roadmap, twelve checklists of various formats and levels of complexity, using popular LEAN tools: 5S, SMED, TPM, VSM and others - on the pages of the new Practical Guide.
Publisher: Portal "Management of production"
Number of pages 110
Release date 2014
Report language Russian
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Step-by-step algorithm for implementing LEAN
LEAN. Lean. Practical Guide" is a unique collection of algorithms and roadmaps for the implementation of Lean Manufacturing.
We will take a detailed look at the five stages of LEAN implementation - planning, implementing, deploying, integrating and improving - and answering questions about how long each stage takes and what steps it consists of, paying attention to individual tools that are organically integrated into the LEAN concept: 5S, SMED, TPM and preventive equipment maintenance.
12 checklists of various levels of complexity and scale of application
- 5 LEAN implementation algorithms from leading theorists and practitioners
- building a roadmap for the implementation of LEAN Six Sigma
- adapted for the Russian-speaking manufacturer in terms of terminology and presentation of material
Maximum focus on practical use
The strength of the manual is its maximum focus on practical use.
In our Practical Guide there is no theory already known to you, we do not tell you what LEAN is and how important its implementation is for the future of the company. We offer clear algorithms with step-by-step deployment of the LEAN system, which have been worked out by hundreds of enterprises. There are several checklists for each stage so that you can evaluate your progress, see the shortcomings and adjust the plan and progress of the implementation of Lean.
More about checklists
In order for you to be able to assess your readiness to move from one stage to another, we have prepared 12 checklists - from basic ones, assessing the overall readiness of an enterprise for LEAN in the main areas of production management, to more complex ones, penetrating deeply into the processes taking place in the organization. They will help you evaluate your own level and, if necessary, immediately make the required adjustments to the implementation program, refine aspects that have been overlooked, preventing problems from moving to the next level.
Each checklist is universal and maximally adapted to the needs of a wide range of enterprises. You can easily adjust the presented checklists to suit your specifics, job hierarchy, requirements for organizing workplaces or holding special events.
Who is this guide for?
The practical guide is intended for:
- top management (general, executive director);
- production managers (production director, technical director);
- heads of departments (implementation of LEAN, Lean production, corporate Production system);
- specialists and key managers for project management in production and workshops.
A practical guide using checklists will make it possible to control the progress of LEAN implementation at all levels from the workplace, department, workshop to the management of the entire enterprise, and will also allow you to implement LEAN implementation yourself and regularly evaluate it, without paying expensive consultant services each time.
Key questions answered in this guide
Can I initiate and implement a LEAN implementation project with the guidance?
Yes! A practical guide will help you choose a LEAN implementation strategy, create a roadmap and draw up a project implementation plan with a foreseeable timeline.
Is the guide suitable for my type of business? For my department?
Yes! The manual is universal and maximally adapted for a wide range of enterprises. You can also always adjust the presented checklists to suit your specifics.
Is it possible to print checklists and distribute them to responsible employees?
Yes! The guide is fully prepared for printing. You can print both the entire manual and its individual elements: algorithms, checklists, forms, etc.
Lean manufacturing is already being implemented at our enterprise. Will this guide help us?
Yes! Due to the presence of a large number of checklists, the guide will help you both adjust the course of LEAN implementation and conduct an audit of the system already implemented at the enterprise. You will be able to conduct general and in-depth assessments, and the points system will help you determine how well LEAN is functioning, where more work needs to be done, and how close your performance is to world standards. With the help of checklists, you will be able to track employee engagement, production performance, integration with suppliers, and many other elements of the Production System.

Lean Manufacturing: How to get rid of waste and make your company prosper

Lean manufacturing is, without exaggeration, the most important thing to learn from the Japanese in the field of management.
This method should be known to every leader, regardless of the industry, because its basis is to combat losses.
This book became an international bestseller and went through many reprints.

The book is written in detail, clearly and contains not only a description of the theory, but also many examples from the experience of leading companies in the US, Germany and Japan.

Study of the Toyota production system from the point of view of the organization of production

If a company is just beginning to explore the possibilities of applying the methods and tools of the Toyota Production System, this book is a must read for executives.

If a company has decided to implement lean manufacturing tools in its company or is already on this path, then this book should be read and used in daily practice by every employee.
This book will be useful to anyone involved in manufacturing processes. And not only at the plant, but also in the office.

The Tao of Toyota: 14 Management Principles for the World's Leading Company

Why the book is worth reading

The example of Toyota inspires and pushes on the path to personal achievement;
The publication is based on 20 years of observation and study of the company's philosophy, thus including the "improved" and most effective formula for success;
Dispelling myths about the impossibility of applying foreign experience in the Russian market;
The secrets of long-term success, based not on newfangled trends in management, but on the timeless classics of management.

Who is this book for?

For managers and entrepreneurs, as well as students and teachers of economic universities.

Why the book is worth reading

Timeless classics of efficient production, relevant at all times.
Methods to reduce labor costs are not a myth, but a reality;
Free time at work: how it is better to do nothing than to do something unnecessary;
What is fraught with the absence of a production leveling system?
Synthesis of Japanese and American management styles - how effective is it?

Who is this book for?

Designed for executives seeking to reduce production losses and improve their company's production system; for managers of all levels and students whose specialty lies in the field of production and services.

Learn to See Business Processes: The Practice of Value Stream Mapping

To improve processes, first of all, it is necessary to ensure their visualization and transparency, that is, to clearly see and understand how the process works, where added value is created, where losses occur. Value stream maps allow you to describe processes of any kind, both production and service. This book is the first publication in Russia that describes in detail the methodology for constructing value stream maps - one of the most important tools of lean manufacturing. The proposed methodology was developed by Michael Rother and John Shook based on their personal experience with Toyota. The book is aimed at managers-practitioners, as well as specialists in any field of activity who are interested in improving the efficiency of business processes. It can be used as a teaching aid for students of higher and secondary technical educational institutions.

Value stream map from the presentation for the seminar "Lean Manufacturing: Tools and Practice"

Why the book is worth reading

Involuntary comparisons with the theory of lean production are an excellent opportunity to identify common features and differences in Japanese management and their integration into Russian business;
Japanese terms fit into the entire presented management system so much that they do not irritate and do not seem alien;
Identification of all problems associated with the implementation of Gemba kaizen in Western markets;
The Psychological and Material Benefits of Kaizen Revealed through Numerous Case Studies
Gemba kaizen as a concept, a management system, not a separate management tool.

Who is this book for?

For managers of all levels who are interested in finding ways to maintain and develop the long-term competitiveness of their companies. It will be of interest not only to students and graduate students involved in management, marketing, quality, logistics and other relevant approaches to doing business, but also to everyone interested in the development of modern economic thought.

Why the book is worth reading

Goldratt's reasoning method has become extremely popular because it allows you to successfully resolve many contradictions: between deadlines and quality, cost and costs, required productivity and available resources;
Until recently, information about the main tools of Goldratt's reasoning method has been presented in a very incomplete and scattered form, and this book is the first systematic guide designed for professional use.
With the help of this book, you will be able to determine what needs to be changed in the organization, how to identify obvious and hidden problems using logical trees, and how to fix them.

Who is this book for?

For entrepreneurs and managers of all levels who want to significantly increase business efficiency with breakthrough solutions.

Why the book is worth reading

Lean Manufacturing VS Lean Provisioning;
Product Value Stream: How to Eliminate Non-Value-Creating Steps?
Net value with zero losses - a reality, not a myth!
Differences and similarities between the stages of consumption and production against the background of the evolution of the production process;
The transition from disparate consumption of individual products to complex solutions is the ultimate goal of lean consumption.

Who is this book for?

The book is addressed to top and middle managers, entrepreneurs, specialists of consulting companies, as well as students and teachers of economic universities.

The book provides a step-by-step plan for implementing a 5S system with form templates, checklists, and other necessary materials. The knowledge gained from this book can be successfully used in banks, insurance, consulting and other service companies, government, social and educational institutions.

The advice offered on organizing an effective workplace is so universal that the book can be recommended to a wide range of readers.

The book describes the principles of the revolutionary 5S system - the workplace organization system. The book is aimed at factory workers. But at the same time, it will benefit everyone who wants to make their workplace more efficient (whether it be a workplace in a shop or a bank office, a director's or accountant's office).

You will learn how to properly organize your workspace, how to keep it clean and tidy, how to avoid the accumulation of unnecessary things, and as a result, make your workplace exemplary.

This audiobook explains the essence of lean manufacturing methods such as "5S system" or "kanban" in a convenient and accessible form. With the help of a detailed guide, you can easily track the unnecessary movement of personnel, identify losses from excess inventory, organize a storm breakthrough in the workplace, and most importantly - improve the quality of productivity. Quote “Some simple tools are overlooked because of the desire to implement the latest and greatest systems. Make no mistake! The old tools are still in use today, and they can help organizations simplify manufacturing processes and reduce product costs.” Michael Vader What the audiobook is about About the intricacies of the lean concept, thanks to which it is possible to reduce the cost of production, overproduction, long waiting times for finished products and many other hidden losses. Why an audiobook is worth listening to Universal edition: suitable both as an aid for lectures in the classroom, and for use directly in the production process. 12 key questions have been identified that need to be answered when implementing a lean strategy. Lean production systems (JIT, 5C, etc.): differences in implementation efficiency. Who is this audiobook for? It will be of interest to anyone interested in quality improvement methods, as well as to executives of manufacturing companies and sales managers. Who is the author Michael Vader - President of Lean Plus, Director of the Lean Manufacturing System Implementation Group, USA. He has more than 25 years of practical experience in teaching, consulting and mentoring in nine countries (USA, India, Indonesia, Russia, etc.). He is a Certified Quality Manager and Certified Quality Auditor by the American Society for Quality.

On our website you can download the book "Lean Tools. A Mini-Guide to Implementing Lean Methods" by Vader Michael for free and without registration in fb2, rtf, epub, pdf, txt format, read the book online or buy the book in the online store.

Business Portal “Production Management” www. u p p r o . en u 2 0 1 4 LEAN LEAN PRODUCTION 5 LEAN Implementation Algorithms 12 H hr Clists Building a LEAN Roadmap6 with g m PRACTICAL GUIDE TO IMPLEMENTATION Lean: Practical Implementation Guide Copyright Portal “Production Management”. This Practical Guide or any part of it may not be distributed without the written permission of the Business Portal "Production Management" or reproduced by any means. It is forbidden to transfer the review to third parties. Organizations that have purchased or received this report from the Business Portal "Production Management" are responsible for its non-distribution. All rights reserved. This material has been prepared by the Industrial Research Center of the Business Portal "Production Management" for informational purposes only. 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Website - www.up-pro.ru Demo version. Full version: http://www.up-pro.ru/shop/lean.html A copy of the company "________________________________ __" Lean: A Practical Implementation Guide Contents Foreword I. Preliminary stage of LEAN implementation. Preparing for the launch and 6 roadmaps 1 Algorithm for LEAN implementation by James Womeck 6 2 Algorithm for LEAN implementation by Lonnie Wilson 8 3 Algorithm for LEAN implementation by Carl Wright 10 4 Algorithm for LEAN implementation by Ann Deiterich 12 5 Lean Six Sigma - building a roadmap 15 II. LEAN and Lean Manufacturing. Implementation Guide 22 1st Stage 1. Planning 23 2nd Stage 2. Implementation 37 3rd Stage 3. Deployment 47 4th Stage 4. Integration 51 5th Stage 5. Improvement 54 III. Checklists for Lean Implementation in Manufacturing 57 Checklist 1 Building a Lean Six Sigma Implementation Roadmap 58 Checklist 2 Assessing Manufacturing to Form a Lean Implementation Strategy 61 Checklist 3 Basic Checklist for Assessing Lean Implementation 65 Checklist 4 Visual Indicators 5S implementation 67 Checklist 5 Main sources of losses in equipment operation 68 Checklist 6 Assessing the progress of LEAN implementation 69 Checklist 7 Assessing the involvement of the production team in the implementation of LEAN 79 Checklist 8 LEAN self-assessment and internal audit 82 Checklist 9 Evaluation of the implementation of LEAN in production (in the workshop) for drawing up a work plan 89 Checklist 10 Evaluation of the effectiveness of work with suppliers as part of the implementation of LEAN 104 Checklist 11 Assessment of the level of penetration of LEAN into enterprise management (for top management) 105 Checklist 12 Formation of LEAN-culture at the enterprise 107 Demo version. Full version: http://www.up-pro.ru/shop/lean.html A copy of the company "________________________________ __" 4 Lean: A Practical Implementation Guide Preface The concept of LEAN, or Lean Manufacturing, was introduced to the manufacturing community over sixty years ago . Over the years, it has been implemented by thousands of businesses around the world with varying degrees of success. It would seem that everything that could be said about LEAN has already been said. But with the accumulation of new experience, with the development of production systems, the concept also undergoes certain changes that must be reckoned with. Unfortunately, as practice shows, the number of successful examples of the implementation of Lean production is much less than those that ended in failure or were not brought to the end. In many respects, the problem lies in the fact that the implementation was not systematic: managers chose individual areas and tools, guided by their own preferences, their level of complexity or the most acute problems of their enterprises, not always carrying out the necessary preparatory work or not thinking through a holistic and detailed implementation program. After evaluating the existing Russian-language publications dedicated to LEAN and Lean Manufacturing, we came to the conclusion that the manufacturing community lacks a set of specific steps - an algorithm that should be used in the LEAN implementation process. In LEAN. Lean. Practical Implementation Guide” we will close these gaps and give you a simple and visual plan for implementing Lean. On the pages of the Guide, we will present several implementation algorithms from leading theorists and practitioners of Lean manufacturing, not ignoring the modern concept of Lean Six Sigma, using which we will demonstrate how to create a roadmap for an implementation project. In addition to implementation algorithms, we have selected for you checklists of different directions and different levels of complexity. They will help you evaluate your own level and, if necessary, immediately make the necessary adjustments to the implementation program, refine aspects that have been overlooked, preventing problems from moving to the next level. LEAN. Lean. Practical Implementation Guide” was prepared on the basis of materials and documents of the world's leading industrial corporations, major consulting agencies, specialized LEAN institutes, alliances and communities with extensive experience in successful implementation and project support. For you, a group of our experts carefully revised and adapted the materials, taking into account the specifics of the implementation of Lean Manufacturing in Russia. The concept of LEAN is very broad and can be summarized in one practical guide - or even within an entire book! - impossible. Therefore, we will offer you several algorithms, having examined one of them in detail, and touch on the implementation of individual LEAN tools and subsystems, and you can learn more about them in other materials of the Production Management Business Portal, Almanacs and Practical Guides. Demo version. Full version: http://www.up-pro.ru/shop/lean.html A copy of the company "________________________________ __" 5 Lean: A Practical Implementation Guide I. Preliminary stage of LEAN implementation. Preparing for the launch and roadmaps During its existence, the LEAN philosophy has proven its effectiveness in many companies - from Toyota Corporation, which made the main contribution to its creation and development, to non-production organizations and institutions. However, despite the popularity and variety of tools, among which each company can find the most suitable for it, the management of enterprises and those responsible for implementation argue and doubt where and how best to start. In this section, we will consider four algorithms for the implementation of Lean Manufacturing and an example of the formation of a roadmap for the modern concept of Lean Six Sigma (Lean Six Sigma). 1. Algorithm for implementing LEAN according to James Wumeck. A significant contribution to the promotion of LEAN was made by one of the authors of the bestseller "The Machine that Changed the World", James Womack. He assigned a key role in the implementation of Lean production to the leader, the one who will serve as the conductor of the new philosophy. Implementation Algorithm: 1. Select a change agent, a knowledgeable and authoritative leader who will take charge of James Wumness and guide the implementation process. It is very important to choose a leader who is respected among the workers and who has a history of implementing successful projects in the enterprise, a specialist whom the workers will trust. 2. Organize training. At the second stage, the implementation team needs to undergo basic training in the basics of Lean manufacturing and key tools. 3. Identify or create a crisis. The crisis can serve as a good impetus for the implementation of LEAN, as evidenced by the experience of many companies around the world. But Lean manufacturing is also necessary for successful companies, there is no need to wait for a crisis. There are problems in any, even the most stable enterprise. If necessary, it can be presented as a "cause of the crisis" to encourage employees to eliminate it. 4. Start small, don't get carried away with strategic issues. It is not necessary to start the implementation of Lean Manufacturing with a global revision of the entire production process. At the initial stage, you can push employees to eliminate losses wherever they notice them. Later, after the first successful experience, you can move on to more complex tasks, concentrating on the specific goals of the enterprise (order time, production cost, quality). Demo version. Full version: http://www.up-pro.ru/shop/lean.html A copy of the company "________________________________ __" 6 Lean: A Practical Implementation Guide 5. Mapping value streams. Represent the production process as a flow map, splitting it into separate processes if necessary. This will help you discover bottlenecks, problems and losses. Think about how they can be eliminated and present a map of the future flow. 6. Start of work in key areas. Having drawn up a flow map and understanding its weaknesses, without delaying, proceed to the implementation of plans in practice. Information on the progress and results of implementation should be open to all employees. 7. Commitment to fast results. Although Lean is a long-term strategy, it is better to focus on immediate results in the initial stages: this is the reason for the recommendation to start with simpler tasks. 8. Launching the kaizen system. Engaging employees in the cause of continuous improvement will help you achieve positive results faster. In essence, James Womack proposes to move from the specific to the general: from smaller tasks to the revision of the entire production process, simultaneously launching a process of continuous improvement and involving an increasing number of departments, shops and personnel in it. Many consultants and trainers strictly follow this instruction, as a result of which, in most enterprises in Russia, the implementation of Lean Manufacturing begins with reference areas. The problem is that many find it difficult to move from the level of one site to the entire enterprise, and they stop there. 7 Demo version. Full version: http://www.up-pro.ru/shop/lean.html Company instance "__________________ __" Lean: A practical implementation guide Stage 1. Planning The first stage - Planning - is the most important in the implementation of Lean, because It is on competent planning that it largely depends on how the entire program will end - success or failure. This stage includes 18 steps. Step 1.1. Assessing the current state This is the first step in the implementation of LEAN, without which it is impossible to achieve success. Before you start consistently implementing Lean and eliminating waste and bottlenecks, you must understand what exactly needs to be corrected. To implement this step, a special mixed team is created, which includes employees from different departments and different hierarchical levels (always including a representative of the top management), who are well aware of the state of the processes in the enterprise. It is they who conduct a deep analysis of the enterprise in relation to 16 controls: 1. Communication (internal and external). 2. Workplace organization and visual management. 3. Standard operations. 4. Flexibility of operations. 5. Continuous improvement. 6. Protection from errors (Poka-yoke). 7. Quick changeover (SMED). 8. Total Equipment Maintenance (TPM). 9. Inventory management system. 10. Leveling production. 11. Engineering. 12. Lean accounting system. 13. Quality management system 14. Work with suppliers and consumers. 15. Maintenance and repair. 16. Performance indicators. To assess the current state of the enterprise, control sheets (checklists) are often used. They allow a more systematic approach to the analysis of processes and, based on pre-designed criteria, track the dynamics even over a long period. Some companies develop their own checklists, while others prefer to build on ready-made examples. This is quite a typical and normal situation for beginners. Demo version. Full version: http://www.up-pro.ru/shop/lean.html A copy of the company "________________________________ __" 23 Lean: A Practical Implementation Guide As an example, we have prepared for you a checklist strategy for implementing LEAN” (p. 61) and recommend using it to identify problem areas of an enterprise. In addition, it includes a comment box where you can describe the problem in more detail. Step 1.2. Diagnostics In the process of implementing LEAN, many companies strive to get visible results as quickly as possible and start implementing Lean tools, skipping an extremely important step - the formation of a global vision of flows inside and outside the company. Ultimately, they are unable to assess the sources of existing problems and weaknesses in processes and, consequently, to select adequate solutions and tools. The implementation of any tools is effective only if it is carried out in the context of the value chain, which is understood as “all operations carried out in the process of creating a product from the supply of raw materials to sale to the final consumer. Undoubtedly, the results of the internal assessment obtained during the implementation of Step 1.1 indicate the current state of affairs in the enterprise, but they are not enough - it is necessary to understand exactly where the weaknesses of the organization are hidden. A reliable diagnostic tool is value stream mapping, which gives a visual representation of the movement of materials, people and information in the enterprise. Improvements are achieved only as a result of the development of a common strategy, since uncoordinated efforts rarely lead to the desired results. It is mapping that makes it possible to analyze the entire technological process, identify operations that do not create value, bottlenecks, serious problems at the organizational level, etc. The team should be able to map the current and future value stream using standard methodologies and symbols (Figure 1). 2). There are several techniques for compiling a flow map. For example, we will present you one of the algorithms, consisting of six steps. Value Stream Mapping Model As the name suggests, this model has six steps: 1. Determine the sequence of activities. 2. Calculate the calendar time spent on these actions. 3. Calculate the time spent directly on the execution of the action, and the time spent waiting. 4. Calculate the transition time from one action to another. 5.Find and mark any loopbacks that occur in the stream. 6. Calculate the average amount of time spent working on a project. To better illustrate this model, consider an example. Step 1: Determine the sequence of actions Demo version. Full version: http://www.up-pro.ru/shop/lean.html Company instance "__________________ __" 24 Lean: A Practical Implementation Guide Outside Manufacturing Process (non-shared) Truck Process (shared) Push OK Receipt Finished Goods Electronic Information Other Information Data Queue Time Reserve Stock Materials Kaizen Application Operator Inspection Supermarket Signal Retrieval Production Operation Duration Load Arrival In Lots According To Kanban Kanban Sequence Shipment Inventory Quantity 2. Standard symbols of the value stream map. As an example, let's imagine a process consisting of the following sequence of actions: Submission of a request - Confirmation - Evaluation of technical requirements - Approval - Review - Development - Review - Implementation planning - Testing - Launching. It is not our task to evaluate this workflow model. Our task is to map it. For greater clarity, operations are arranged in cells (Fig. 3) Demo version. Full version: http://www.up-pro.ru/shop/lean.html A copy of the company "________________________________ __" 25 Lean: A Practical Implementation Guide III. Checklists for implementing LEAN in production No matter how carefully you draw up a preliminary plan for implementing LEAN, it will inevitably undergo changes in the course of work - as the strategy is deployed, processes, functions, distribution of responsibilities, participation and roles of personnel will change. The main thing is to keep the vision of the ultimate goal, and you can go to it in different ways. The implementation of Lean Manufacturing can take decades, and improvement will last as long as the enterprise itself exists, and it is extremely important to evaluate the result at each stage in order to understand whether you are moving in the right direction, whether the results correspond to plans, whether it is possible to move on to the next step. . Checklists for self-assessment are of great help in this. Considering the algorithm for implementing LEAN within the framework of this guide, we recommended the use of certain checklists, carefully selected in order to most fully evaluate the results of individual activities. We have prepared 12 checklists of different levels of complexity, related to different tools and different stages, intended for employees of different levels - from implementation teams to the CEO. However, each enterprise is free to choose those of them that are more consistent with its conditions, parameters and tasks, adjust and supplement them with their own assessment criteria or create their own based on them. Checklist 1. Building a Lean Six Sigma Implementation Roadmap This checklist has been prepared to support the implementation of Lean Six Sigma. It helps to create a roadmap, considering the main stages of implementation. Each stage is accompanied by a description and listing of the key steps. By assessing the completeness and completeness of the implementation of each step on a scale from 1 to 7, you can understand how ready you are for LEAN Six Sigma and how well the implementation program is developed. Checklist 2. Evaluation of production for the formation of a LEAN implementation strategy This checklist is designed to form a strategy for the implementation of Lean production, assess the degree of readiness of an enterprise for the implementation of LEAN and identify problem areas. Enterprises that are faced with the choice of where to start the implementation can fill it out to understand what to pay more attention to, in which department and workshop to launch a pilot project. The questions included in this checklist are divided into three blocks: block A is intended for a wide range of enterprises that have implemented LEAN, as well as those who are starting to implement for the first time. Block B deals with the first results of LEAN implementation and, accordingly, is suitable only for those who already have some experience in implementation (both successful and unsuccessful). Beginners can complete this block later. Block C "Plans for the future" is suitable for both groups of companies and is intended to highlight the company's production plans. Demo version. Full version: http://www.up-pro.ru/shop/lean.html A copy of the company "________________________________ __" 57 Lean: A Practical Implementation Guide In addition to the standard "Yes" and "No" columns, the checklist includes a column “Comment”, in which the person responsible for filling out the checklist can answer the questions posed in more detail, note the statistical data, point out the identified problems, which will allow them to be resolved faster. In completing this column, it is important to note the difference between how it should be and how the processes are actually carried out. When evaluating, start from the opinions of several groups of employees: professionals who have worked at the enterprise for more than 10 years, specialists from the outside with a broad outlook, newcomers to production who can bring a fresh look at problems. In an ideal situation, all potential project team members, future moderators and change agents should complete such a checklist with extended comments. Checklist 3. Basic checklist for evaluating LEAN implementation This checklist allows you to assess the current state of the production site in 23 areas of study. Each of them is accompanied by a description of the required (ideal) state. If the condition of the site corresponds to the required one, the person responsible for filling in puts a “tick” or another symbol in the “Yes” column and awards 1 point. If the answer is negative - 0 points. With regular self-assessment, you will be able to compare current results with past audit results and thus track progress. Such a checklist is convenient when a project is being implemented simultaneously in several workshops or at several enterprises of the group, when there is a need to compare them, despite the peculiarities, according to common criteria. Within the 23 production management areas, you can add new factors that are key to your production. This checklist allows you to quickly and in accordance with international canons and production management standards evaluate the effectiveness of your LEAN implementation project. Checklist 4. Visual indicators of 5S implementation Visual inspection of workplaces can be regular or episodic, but even for a basic inspection, during which the controller, department head or consultant checks "by eye" how effective workplaces are, a systematic approach is needed - specific visual indicators, for compliance with which the workplaces should be checked during the inspection. This checklist is intended for this, which you can use in its original form or supplement with visual indicators appropriate for your workshops. Checklist 5. The main sources of losses in the operation of equipment Even if the equipment is not idle, but constantly working with a full load, this does not mean that it is working efficiently. The main goal of TPM is to increase the efficiency of equipment, and thus eliminate losses that reduce not only the efficiency of machines, but also the efficiency of the operators themselves. This checklist will help you identify the main sources of waste that you should focus on first. You can supplement it with loss sources that are specific to your business. Demo version. Full version: http://www.up-pro.ru/shop/lean.html A copy of the company "________________________________ __" 58 Lean: A Practical Guide to Implementation Checklist 6. Assessing the progress of LEAN implementation This checklist is designed to track progress in implementing LEAN. To fill it out, you are offered "Questions for Peer Review" on each of the aspects of LEAN. By answering them, you will be able to understand at what stage of implementation you are. For greater clarity, each stage is accompanied by a list of criteria that will help you accurately determine your own level. For each of the nine aspects of LEAN, you choose the one stage that best suits you and mark it with a checkmark or other symbol in the “Peer Review of the Current State” column. You can indicate the reasons for choosing this particular stage, the identified problems and comments in the column “Justification of the peer review”. The changes that have taken place, the progress achieved, the coverage of the sections and departments of the enterprise by the LEAN system is indicated in the “Progress by block” column. The convenience of this checklist is to highlight and describe the stages of LEAN implementation, which allows you to standardize the assessment. This checklist is focused not so much on assessing changes in production, but on the level of progress on the Lean production implementation project through highlighting its key manifestations. Checklist 7. Assessing the involvement of the production team in the implementation of LEAN A successful implementation project can be ascertained by the fact of the full and constant involvement of personnel in the work to improve lean, so enterprises need to regularly assess how actively and competently they involve personnel in the process of developing Lean production, how realistic is the participation of personnel in decision-making, whether employees have the right to decide, the right to agree, or only the right to participate. The questions proposed in this checklist address nine factors that affect engagement: communication policy, organization of projects and planned events, the role of the work team and the possibility of regulation, the organization of the project, internal / external support, the impact of LEAN on the working environment, general conditions for personnel policy , powers and resources, employee participation. By answering yes/no/partially to the suggested questions and calculating the scores, you will be able to assess whether your employee engagement policy is effective or if you are acting within the usual directives and appeals. This checklist is especially relevant at the stage of LEAN implementation at the reference site and after each cycle of internal and external training. Don't forget to conduct a staff engagement survey after each review of the plans and after summarizing the results of their implementation. Checklist 8. LEAN self-assessment and internal audit Consultants are often invited to evaluate the implementation of LEAN, but the difficulty lies in the fact that it is not easy for outside specialists to understand the specifics of the enterprise in a few days. This unique checklist of 50 questions allows you to independently reveal the main aspects of the implementation of Lean Production and evaluate yourself according to a standard methodology that has been tested in hundreds of enterprises around the world. Demo version. Full version: http://www.up-pro.ru/shop/lean.html A copy of the company "________________________________ __" 59 Lean: Practical Implementation Guide average and low level of compliance with the required state. Thus, even without rich experience in the implementation of LEAN, the specialists of your enterprise can assess and develop an effective plan for further implementation. It is desirable that the assessment of the results and filling in the checklist is carried out by specialists who have received sufficient training in various Lean production methods, have been trained at more experienced enterprises or visited them during educational excursions. This checklist is completed after the implementation of the first trial runs of Lean Manufacturing. Checklist 9. Assessing the implementation of LEAN in production (on the shop floor) for drawing up a work plan This checklist offers the possibility of a comprehensive assessment of the current state of production sites for drawing up a work plan based on 95 questions. For each of them, the person responsible for filling out can make their own assessment, point out the identified problems, propose measures to eliminate them, appoint a person responsible and preliminary deadlines for completing the task. It is the most detailed and complete checklist for assessing the changes taking place in production during the implementation of LEAN, revealing all aspects of project implementation. Due to its details, this checklist will become an indispensable assistant in the process of implementing Lean Manufacturing. The main condition for its effective use is the presence of a highly qualified specialist who will be able to conduct a qualitative assessment of a large number of factors, so it is mainly suitable for internal consultants and project managers for the implementation of Lean production. Checklist 10. Evaluating the effectiveness of work with suppliers as part of the implementation of LEAN Development of relations with suppliers is an important tool in the work of any enterprise, and when implementing Lean, it is necessary to transfer the system to suppliers, otherwise the potential of "lean" will not be fully realized. The difficulty is that this stage includes a number of prerequisites, goals and criteria that you must meet. This checklist will help you to check how ready you are to transfer your system to suppliers and how your suppliers are included in your “lean” system. It is intended primarily for managers of the logistics or purchasing department. When filling out, it is necessary to clearly distinguish between declarative plans in working with suppliers and real everyday facts of mutual integration of interests. Checklist 11. Assessing the level of penetration of LEAN into enterprise management (for top management) Implementation of Lean production is not limited to improving individual production indicators. The introduction should aim to form a new production culture and influence all processes and results of the enterprise. The tasks of the manager and a look at the functioning of the enterprise as a whole Demo version. Full version: http://www.up-pro.ru/shop/lean.html A copy of the company "________________________________ __" 60 Lean: A practical implementation guide differs from the tasks of a shop manager or production director, so we prepared a separate check- a list for top managers, which, according to more than forty fairly strict criteria, allows you to track how fully Lean is implemented. On the basis of such a checklist, it is possible to develop a corporate system for evaluating Production Systems. Checklist 12. Formation of a LEAN culture in an enterprise This checklist helps to assess the level of formation of a LEAN culture in an enterprise according to eight parameters. Each of them, in turn, consists of a number of criteria, according to which two possible answers "Yes" and "No" are offered. In addition, you can state the identified inconsistencies in the “Comment” column and suggest measures to eliminate them. This checklist is most often used at the level of middle (functional) and shop floor management to evaluate non-production indicators after the implementation of Lean production. 61 Demo version. Full version: http://www.up-pro.ru/shop/lean.html A copy of the company "________________________________ __" Checklist 3: Basic checklist for evaluating LEAN implementation (1/2) This checklist allows you to evaluate current state of the production site across 23 study areas. Each of them is accompanied by a description of the required (ideal) state. If the condition of the site corresponds to the required one, the person responsible for filling in puts a “tick” or another symbol in the “Yes” column and awards 1 point. If the answer is negative - 0 points. With regular self-assessment, you will be able to compare current results with past audit results and thus track progress. Such a checklist is convenient when a project is being implemented simultaneously in several workshops or at several enterprises of the group, when there is a need to compare them, despite the peculiarities, according to common criteria. Within the 23 production management areas, you can add new factors that are key to your production. This checklist allows you to quickly and in accordance with international canons and production management standards evaluate the effectiveness of your LEAN implementation project. 0-7 points - low level 8-15 points - average level 16-23 points - high level Enterprise / Shop / Department: Points: Completed: Past result: No. Production management area Required state 1 Process standardization The production process is documented and constantly improved. Compliance with standards is paramount 2 In-line production One-piece flow is organized, buffer stocks between technological operations are minimal 3 Personnel involvement Increases the competence of workers and the opportunity to participate in the decision-making process on important issues 4 Safe processes For each process, the risk factor for manufacturing defects is calculated, as well as the implications of such defects for downstream operations 5 Continuous improvement The facility has CPD, kaizen or other continuous process improvement practices and is strongly supported by management 6 Flexibility Manufacturing is able to accommodate orders of varying volumes and lead times, to expand or change product lines 7 Monitoring Modern technical means are used to prepare reports and collect performance indicators regarding the quality of equipment operation, customer satisfaction a, supplier performance evaluations, etc. 8 Transparency Work is underway to increase the transparency of processes, information on the status of the order and the degree of achievement of the goal is posted at each workplace Yes (= 1 point) Date: No (= 0 points) Demo version. Full version: http://www.up-pro.ru/shop/lean.html An instance of the company "________________________________ __" Checklist 3: Basic checklist for assessing the implementation of LEAN (2/2) No. Production management area Required state 9 Systematic implementation Each stage of implementation is supported by directives and resolutions of the management, consistent with the overall strategy, following the overall strategy is mandatory 10 Pull production A pull system is organized, the volume of production is consistent with demand, there are no stocks (with the exception of cases of predicting increased demand for certain products) 11 The flow of single of products The product in the process of processing passes directly from one stage to the next, both on the conveyor and in the production cell 12 Kanban To implement the principle of "just in time" the kanban system is used, the replenishment of materials at the workplace occurs strictly as needed 13 Qualification All employees and managers passed the relevant cooking 14 Poka-yoke Error prevention system is in place with simple technical innovations 15 Material flow Material flow is reorganized to create a pull system of production work from activities that are not directly directed to the production process 18 Visual management To visualize the processes taking place in the enterprise, graphs, tables, inscriptions and pointers are used to show the difference between the current state and the planned one, that is, they serve as a guide for the improvement process and motivate employees 19 Relationships with suppliers In connection with the changes that have taken place, contracts, the ordering procedure and methods of communication with suppliers have been revised, work is underway to extend LEAN to suppliers 20 Customer orientation Work is underway to improve relations with customers: the ability to promptly inform about the preferences, dissatisfaction and wishes of the client 21 Reduction of transport routes Revised routes and methods of transportation of materials and products (it is possible to involve logistics operators) 22 Optimization of internal movements Revised routes for the movement of workers and transportation of materials and products ( redevelopment of workshop space) 23 Rationing of time for performing operations A method of planning and evaluating production processes based on measuring the duration of work Yes (= 1 point) Demo version. Full version: http://www.up-pro.ru/shop/lean.html A copy of the company "________________________________ __" No (= 0 points) 15,000 rubles. Continuous Improvement System: Experience of the Bundeswehr. Practical guide. Order and solidity - this is the main characteristic of the German army! And this order is reflected in this Practical Guide in everything: in the forms, instructions, algorithms for evaluating proposals, resolving disputes, principles of remuneration and evaluating the effect of the introduction of proposals. This manual is a charter, only not for service, but a charter for a system of continuous improvement (CIP), which, like this charter, leaves no room for doubt or double interpretation, which has been worked out for years and is easy to study and implement, describes all aspects and decisions necessary for the quality of the process. Its main advantage and distinctive feature is that it is not a book or an article, not general recommendations on how to live better, not a description of philosophy - it is a strict standard, a set of rules, instructions and algorithms that 100% ensures the efficiency and quality of the NPU process. .... Several employees have submitted similar proposals… The proposal includes a development that may be subject to protection by copyright and patent law… The submitted idea is part of the immediate responsibilities of the employee… What to do in these cases? ... What if the proposal contains the grain of rationalization, but is presented in a general form and is devoid of specifics? And if it comes to partial implementation? What are the grounds for rejecting a proposal? ... 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How to determine the readiness of the enterprise for 5S? How to start implementation? How can a line manager, an external auditor, the employee himself assess the state of the workplace? The answers are in the new unique product “5S. A Practical Implementation Guide. Clear and accessible algorithms, 15 checklists of various levels of complexity, examples, photos and much more! This Practical Guide is a detailed step-by-step algorithm for preparing and implementing activities as part of the implementation of the 5S system at an enterprise: from developing a plan and drawing up a project map to evaluating the results. For each stage of 5S (sorting, self-organization, systematic cleaning, standardization and improvement), goals and implementation time are determined, a list of necessary materials, recommendations for implementation, clarifying comments and mandatory criteria for assessing success are proposed, only if they are observed, you can proceed to the next stage. Its strong point is the maximum focus on practical use. Dozens of books have been written about the theoretical component of the 5S concept, for this reason, we based the Practical Guide on the real experience of industrial enterprises, non-production departments, consulting agencies and the “Print and use” principle, and not “Read and think”. Therefore, we can safely say that there are no analogues in the Russian-speaking environment. Of particular interest to practitioners is the block "Checklists for the implementation of 5S", without which it is impossible to assess the level achieved. Here we have tried to cover the requirements of enterprises of different profiles and different levels of training as widely as possible. The Practical Guide provides checklists for individual self-assessment and for team work, for a one-minute assessment and for an in-depth study of the 5S implementation process, for workplaces and shared spaces, for line workers, auditors, line managers and heads of departments. In a separate block, we have presented checklists for you that will help you effectively organize and check the work of offices and non-production departments. Each checklist is universal and maximally adapted to the needs of a wide range of enterprises. Naturally, each company has its own unique characteristics and requirements, but even if these differences are fundamental, you can easily adjust the presented checklists to suit your specifics, job hierarchy, requirements for organizing workplaces or holding special events. What is useful "5S. Practical Implementation Guide”: 1. The Practical Guide will help you start and implement a 5S implementation project correctly at all its stages. 2. 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