Using Hoshin Kanri to Improve the Value Stream Book

PART I: LEAN AS A COMPETITIVE STRATEGY

Lean Philosophy as an Enterprise Solution

Case Study: An Introduction to Carjo Manufacturing Co.

PART II: STRATEGIC THINKING

Integrating Strategic Goals

Hoshin Methods

Case Study: Implementing Policy Deployment at Carjo Manufacturing Co.

PART III: UNDERSTANDING VALUE

The Basics of Value Stream Mapping .

Case Study: Creating Current-State Maps of Three Carjo Manufacturing Facilities

Case Study: Identifying Improvement Opportunities at Carjo Manufacturing Co.

PART IV: IMPROVE

Systems Thinking and Theory of Constraints

Tool Selection

Using Six Sigma to Improve Quality

Using 5S to Create a Clean and Manageable Work Environment

Using Single-Minute Exchange of Dies to Reduce Setup Time

Standard Work: Documenting the Interaction between People and Their Environment

Mistake-Proofing (a.k.a. Poka-Yoke): Preventing Defects by Monitoring Process Conditions and Correcting Errors at the Source

PART V: PLAN AND IMPLEMENT

Case Study: Daily Management and Action Plans at Carjo Manufacturing Co.

Conclusion

LEANcyclopedia

Lean Glossary

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