Improve

Question 1

What question do we ask in improve phase?

Answer 1

What is the solution for the problem?

Question 2

What is the first step in the improve phase?

Answer 2

To generate a pool of potential solutions

Question 3

What are the different solution approaches or stages?

Answer 3

Quick wins or quick hits
Good practices
Simulation or design of experiments
Lean
Creativity, refining, or finding new solutions
Goal: pool of potential solutions

Question 4

What are some example of lean approaches for solutions?

Answer 4

5 S, Poca yoke, SMED, Push and pull system, theory of constraints

Question 5

What is the 5S tool?

Answer 5

It’s a lean tool focused on creating a clean structured and thus highly efficient workplace

Question 6

What are the 5 Ss?

Answer 6

Sort
Set in order
Shine
Standarize
Sustain

Question 7

What is the poka yoke tool?

Answer 7

It’s a tool that makes an intentional mistakes impossible

Error proof process

Question 8

What is the SMED tool used for

Answer 8

The SMED tool is a lean approach used to determine they change overtime within a single minute in the process

It’s the time. Between the last piece and the next piece from the batch comes out.