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 contentsStandard WorkWhat is Standardization?Standard Work StepsDefine or identify a standardConverge on the standardVerify that the standard is reasonable and that it is easy to followThe three elements of Standard Work1- Work Sequence2- Standard...
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 benefits3 main categories of Root Causes found in Root Cause Analysis5 steps to Root Cause Analysis1- Define the problem2- Collect data3- Identify Possible Causal...