Using The Workshop Feedback Form

Workshop Feedback Form Topic Any Workshop Summary This form is a comprehensive way to receive feedback from workshop participants and is used to improve future workshops. Objectives To assess the performance of the facilitator, participant’s perspective, teamwork component, and the value of the workshop. Summary of Steps After the completion of any workshop: At the

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Using The Time Observation Form

Time Observation Form Topic Lean Manufacturing & Classic Kaizen Summary The Time Observation Form is used to document tasks with the time it takes to accomplish them, along with a running total. The form allows for you to perform the process up to four times to get an average time for each task. Objectives To

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Using The Time Bar Graph Form

Time Bar Graph Topic Lean Manufacturing & Classic Kaizen Summary To graphically show the different trial runs of a particular product or time sequence during a workshop. Objectives To clearly show in a graphic form the timed observations of a process.   Used to communicate the current state of analysis in a bar chart format. Summary

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Using The Standard Work Combination Form

Standard Work Combination Sheet Topic Lean Manufacturing Summary A detailed form to succinctly define all the tasks necessary to perform a specific function.  This includes, manual time, automated time, and walking time. Objectives To concisely chart the different elements of a work sequence and separates manual, auto, and walking elements of an operations sequence.  This

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Using The Standard Work Sheet Form

Standard Work Sheet Topic Lean Manufacturing & Classic Kaizen Summary A map used to provide reference of the standard work that is enforced in the work cell, including quality and safety checkpoints. It also includes important benchmarking metrics to be checked against (Takt Time, Cycle Time, etc.) Objectives Provide a bird’s eye perspective of an

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Using The Quick and Easy Kaizen Form

Quick and Easy Kaizen Form Topic Quick and Easy Kaizen Summary This form is essential to the success of Quick and Easy Kaizen as it allows us to release our creative energy. It is an effective way to log all improvement ideas that have been identified or implemented as part of your Quick & Easy

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Using The Motion Diagram Form

Motion Diagram Topic Lean Manufacturing, Classic Kaizen, SMED Quick Changeover Summary Demonstrate the amount of travel performed during a process, machine setup, or changeover using this form. Commonly referred to as a spaghetti diagram, the Motion Diagram is used to calculate and document total distance traveled by an operator so that we may simplify and

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Using The 7 Wastes Observation Form

7 Wastes Observation Form Topic 7 Wastes, Overview of Lean, Lean Manufacturing, SMED Quick Changeover, Classic Kaizen Summary A Tool to be used to document, present, and analyze opportunities to eliminate waste in an area or department. This form is normally used during a workshop or a manager’s gemba walk. Objectives Observe, document, and classify

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Using The 30 Day Action List Form

30 Day Action List Topic Lean Manufacturing & Classic Kaizen Summary The central point of communication for specific actionable items required to be completed in the next 30 days. Used to ensure the documentation of both problems and solutions while assigning  responsibility to an individual. This log can be used to ensure that no improvements

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