In this workshop, on day 1 we will cover the introduction to Kaizen and go through steps 1 and 2. The second step involves analyzing the current standard. Techniques used in this process include the following:

• Process Study Sheet to dissect the work into its components
• Operator Balance Chart to contrast operator cycle times with branch time
• Process Capacity Sheet to find out actual machine cycle times
• Machine Balance Chart to plot machine cycle times against branch time
• Standardized Work Chart to map physical location of activities
• Standardized Work Combination Table to understand human-machine interaction
• Therblig Analysis Sheet to dissect individual movements

On day 2, we cover steps 3 through 6. The third step of kaizen is all about combining again, but differently, the elements of work that Step 2 exposed. Creative techniques used in this process include the following:

• ECRS
• Osborn's checklist
• Rules of motion economy
• Brainstorming
• Hundreds of rules of thumb and best practices from Toyota
• TRIZ
• Therblig Analysis Sheet to dissect individual movements

As opposed to a workshop that teaches you more about how to perform a Kaizen, you can also choose to be guided by us in performing a

Kaizen Event or Kaizen improvement week. In that case we will guide and coach you and your team during one or more Kaizens you will perform in your organization. Read more about Kaizen Events.