There are various factors that comprise the LSS toolset.
Some of the more frequently used improvement methodologies include:
- Process Management > when process performance is not understood or unknown
- Just Do It > when the problem is identified, and solution is known
- Kaizen > when the problem is identified, but the solution is unknown
- Lean > when the process is inefficient and contains wasteful activities
- DMAIC > when the existing process is not meeting customer expectations or business objectives
- DFSS > a new product or process needs to be designed or material problems exist in current process
- DMAIC = Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control
- DFSS = Design For Six Sigma
In many instances, a sub-tool or component of one of the methodologies above effectively addresses a problem or identifies an area to focus on. Representative examples are:
5S Audit
Process Mapping
An engagement can look very different depending on the size and scale of the business, nature of the problem, size of team, customer demand, etc., and typically range from half a day to months.
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