What is 3P?

What is 3P?

Table of contents 3P (or Production, Preparation, Process) What is 3P? LEAN 3P Origin 3P Catchphrases Advantages and Disadvantages Launching a 3P Initiative Steps in a LEAN 3P Event Identify Product/Process Design Objectives/Needs Diagramming Draw and evaluate the...
What is Kata?

What is Kata?

Table of contents What is Kata? Kata Implementation Coaching Kata Implementation Improvement Kata Implementation The Benefits of Kata Implementation Why is Kata Important? What is the Difference Between LEAN and Kata? In conclusion Related Articles What is Kata?...
What is Standard Work?

What is Standard Work?

Table of contentsWhat Is Standard Work?What is Standardization?Standard Work StepsThe 3 Elements of Standard WorkBenefits of Standard Work6 Steps to Achieve Standard WorkThree basic forms used in Standard WorkRelated Articles What Is Standard Work? Standard work can...
What is SMED?

What is SMED?

Table of contents What is SMED? The basics of SMED (Single Minute Exchange of Dies) Implementing SMED Step 1: Identify a Pilot area Step 2: Identify changeover elements Step 3: Separate External Changeover Elements Step 4: Convert Internal Elements into External...
What is Root Cause Analysis (RCA)?

What is Root Cause Analysis (RCA)?

Table of ContentsWhat is Root Cause Analysis (RCA)?Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Core PrinciplesGoals and BenefitsTypes of Root Causes5 Steps to Root Cause Analysis1- Define the Problem2- Collect Data3- Identify Possible Causal Factors4- Identify the Root Cause(s)5-...