Creating a Lean organization is never an easy task, but with the right Lean systems in place, it can be far less challenging. Jeff Hajek and Tim McMahon describe 8 ways to create an infrastructure that supports Lean.

1. 8 Ways to Create an Infrastructure that Supports Lean Presented by Jeff Hajek Gotta Go Lean Tim McMahon A Lean Journey © 2011 by Velaction Continuous Improvement, LLC and Tim McMahon. All Rights Reserved. Version 8/3/2011

2. Introduction What Makes Lean Thinking Work? © 2011 by Velaction Continuous Improvement, LLC and Tim McMahon. All Rights Reserved.

3. Leadership Vision & Strategy Leaders must create the vision, then energize and enable the organization to achieve it. Strategy makes decision making clear and consistent. An integrated strategy helps develop and strengthen interfaces amongst other teams. Additional Reading: The 6 P's of Leadership http://www.aleanjourney.com/2010/01/6-ps-of-leadership.html Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:2011_State_of_the_Union.jpg © 2011 by Velaction Continuous Improvement, LLC and Tim McMahon. All Rights Reserved.

4. Create Dedicated Project Areas If my area is 5S’ed, where do I work on projects? © 2011 by Velaction Continuous Improvement, LLC and Tim McMahon. All Rights Reserved.

6. Community tools

7. A range of materials (use kanbans to stock)© 2011 by Velaction Continuous Improvement, LLC and Tim McMahon. All Rights Reserved.

8. Competency Through Training Deploying Lean is not for amateurs. Lean experts provide mentoring and support throughout your Lean deployment. Identify both current skills and forecasted requirements. Fill the skills gap with comprehensive training. Additional Reading: Learn Continuously http://www.aleanjourney.com/2011/01/learn-continuously.html Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:HAZMAT_training.jpg © 2011 by Velaction Continuous Improvement, LLC and Tim McMahon. All Rights Reserved.

9. Build a Lean Library With higher expectations on me, how can I learn more about Lean? © 2011 by Velaction Continuous Improvement, LLC and Tim McMahon. All Rights Reserved.

11. Books

12. Multiple copies of staple Lean books (i.e. Lean Thinking, Whaddaya Mean I Gotta Be Lean?)

13. DVDs

14. Posters, QRCs

15. Training Materials

16. Forms and Tools

17. CI Process Docs (Internal)

18. Best PracticesBuild a Lean Library © 2011 by Velaction Continuous Improvement, LLC and Tim McMahon. All Rights Reserved.

19. Cross Functional Teams Teams are greater than the sum of the individual parts. Teams need to be mentored and developed. Effective teams use a set of values that encourage listening and responding constructively to views expressed by others. Additional Reading: Not All Groups are Teams http://www.aleanjourney.com/2009/06/not-all-groups-are-teams.html Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:MAORI_TEAM_.jpg © 2011 by Velaction Continuous Improvement, LLC and Tim McMahon. All Rights Reserved.

20. Form a Resource Team How does production happen when I am on a project? © 2011 by Velaction Continuous Improvement, LLC and Tim McMahon. All Rights Reserved.

22. Backfilling

23. Specialized project skills (welding, MS Office etc.)

24. Project area training

25. Kaizen team member (ringer)

26. Kaizen prep / pre-work

27. Development opportunity Cross- Training A A & B B B & C C © 2011 by Velaction Continuous Improvement, LLC and Tim McMahon. All Rights Reserved.

28. Link to Suppliers and Customers Establish linkages with supplier and customer base. Promote learning across the entire value stream. Treat external and internal suppliers the same. Build relationship on mutual respect (win-win). Additional Resources: A Lean Journey Facebook Page Daily Lean Tips http://www.facebook.com/ALeanJourney?sk=notes Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Red_truck_USA.JPG © 2011 by Velaction Continuous Improvement, LLC and Tim McMahon. All Rights Reserved.

29. Provide Capacity for All Tasks When are we going to do that??? © 2011 by Velaction Continuous Improvement, LLC and Tim McMahon. All Rights Reserved.

30. Provide Capacity for All Tasks Is it realistic to plan 40 hours per week for production? Make sure the time budget matches the improvement plan. © 2011 by Velaction Continuous Improvement, LLC and Tim McMahon. All Rights Reserved.

31. Conclusion Leadership Vision & Strategy Create Dedicated Project Areas Competency Through Training Build a Lean Library Cross Functional Teams Form a Resource Team Link to Suppliers and Customers Provide Capacity for All Tasks © 2011 by Velaction Continuous Improvement, LLC and Tim McMahon. All Rights Reserved.

32. Next Webinar… 10 Random Tips to Help Supercharge You on Your Lean Journey September 3, 2011 9:00 AM PDT

34. Lean Training System

35. http://www.velaction.com/products-services/lean-training/

36. COMING SOON…

37. Lean Office Exercise

38. Poka Yoke Exercise© 2011 by Velaction Continuous Improvement, LLC and Tim McMahon. All Rights Reserved.

39. Questions Jeff Hajek Info@Velaction.com www.GottaGoLean.com 1.800.670.5805 Tim McMahon http://linkedin.com/in/timothyfmcmahon 860-469-LEAN (5326) © 2011 by Velaction Continuous Improvement, LLC and Tim McMahon. All Rights Reserved.

40. Copyright Terms You may modify this presentation for use within your own organization. You may distribute this presentation within your own organization. You may not distribute this presentation, its derivative works, or images contained within it outside of your own organization. © 2011 by Velaction Continuous Improvement, LLC and Tim McMahon. All Rights Reserved.