Lean Six Sigma Bursts E66: 16 Surprising But Powerful Concepts I've Learned About Lean
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Oct 11, 2022 Discover why one-piece flow trumps batching and how kanban can transform your inventory control. Dive into the importance of engaging employees with daily improvements and respecting their expertise. Learn about the power of andon systems to tackle issues promptly, and understand that every problem represents an opportunity, not blame. Explore the concept of takt time for balancing workloads, and find out how Kaizen events can accelerate change. Plus, hear why managers should solve problems where they occur for real impact.
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One-Piece Flow Beats Batching
- One-piece flow often outperforms batching even though batching feels intuitive and efficient.
- Completing items end-to-end speeds delivery and improves responsiveness to customers.
Limit Inventory To Improve Flow
- Controlling inventory limits improves overall flow by preventing process congestion.
- Limiting work-in-process with kanban lets you complete more jobs faster.
Enable Daily Small Improvements
- Encourage daily small improvements by giving each worker 15–60 minutes to improve their work.
- Track unresolved ideas and share status updates so participation and momentum continue.