Use the
Day 1 Agenda -
Kaizen
form to focus on the following main tasks.
Gather data.
Analyze data.
Identify waste and associated
opportunities.
How-to
Perform each task in the
checklist.
Record results, findings,
and agreements as appropriate.
Recap the day's findings to
prepare for Day 2.
Day 2 Agenda -
Kaizen
Use the
Day 2 Agenda -
Kaizen
form to focus on the following main tasks.
Improve the flow through
possible use of cells, kanban, supermarkets, and
SMED.
Create standardized work
documentation.
How-to
Perform each task in the
checklist.
Record results, findings,
and agreements as appropriate.
Recap the day's findings to
prepare for Day 3.
Day 3 Agenda -
Kaizen
Use the
Day 3 Agenda -
Kaizen
form to focus on the following main tasks.
Complete the changes to
improve the flow through possible use of cells, kanban, supermarkets, and
SMED.
Run, measure, and validate
those changes.
How-to
Perform each task in the
checklist.
Record results, findings,
and agreements as appropriate.
Recap the day's findings to
prepare for Day 4.
Day 4 Agenda -
Kaizen
Use the
Day 4 Agenda -
Kaizen
form to focus on the following main tasks.
Assist process operators with
the new flow and operations.
Finalize
5S and visual management tasks.
Document all standard work.
Prepare for the end of week.
How-to
Perform each task in the
checklist.
Record results, findings,
and agreements as appropriate.
Recap the day's findings to
prepare for Day 5.
Day 5 Agenda -
Kaizen
Use the
Day 5 Agenda -
Kaizen
to focus on the following main tasks.
Present findings.
Create a completion plan for
items that cannot be done within the week.
Celebrate!
The completion plan should describe how to maintain the benefits from the
event and set the stage for the next round of flow improvement and waste
reduction.
How-to
Perform each task in the
checklist.
Record results, findings,
and agreements as appropriate.
