I schedule to follow for conducting Kaizen events

1. What is Kaizen? Stephen R Depoe

5. Expectations of reducing Muda Less Labor Requirements Less Space Requirements Increased Flexibility Decreased Costs Improved Quality Improved Responsiveness Increased Innovation Increased Employee Enthusiasm

7. Improvement Spectrum Time to Execute Early Project Quick Wins, 5S, Setup Reduction, Operational Flow More Complex analysis and improvement tools, Pull Systems, Statistical Analysis, Kanban, Inventory Sizing, WIP Control, etc. Most Complex analysis and improvement tools, RSM, EVOP, Mixture Designs, S&OP, Product Reconciliation, Supplier Kanbans, DOE, FMEA , Marketing Strategy, etc. Strategic – Analysis Focused Tactical – Solution Focused Scope ‘ Quick Wins’ or Kaizen Rigorous Lean and Six Sigma Tools Advanced Lean and Six Sigma Tools

12. Typical Kaizen Weekly Schedule Finalize Pre-Event Prep Kaizen Kickoff, Lean/Kaizen Training, Specialized Training Measure (Present State Analysis) Measure (Present State Analysis) Analyze Lunch Lunch Analyze Brainstorm Ideas, Idea Effort/Impact, Idea Prioritization, Future State Design Mid-Wk Review Process Part Design Review Future State Des Future State Des Implement Improvements, Perform Process Participant Training, Tweak Design Implement Improvements Lunch Lunch Lunch & Celebration Final Presentation Implement Improvements, Perform Process Participant Training, Tweak Design Create and Implement Standard Work, Measure Future State, Calculate Actual Benefits Create Final Presentation Finalize Future State, Complete Training on Standard Work 8AM Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 12PM 4PM 6PM 10AM 2PM