Implementing Lean

Appendix A - Study Guide

Chapter 1 Questions and Answers

1. Describe some of the various Lean implementation methods.

   Hit and Miss Method

   This method was deployed by a big eight accounting firm and consists of assembling a team, maybe providing some basic Lean training for a 1/2 day, or so, and then sending the team to the floor to make an improvement. There is no formal data collected, and participants make observations and pick one to improve. This is a ready-fire-aim approach.

   Point Kaizen Events

   This method is used by virtually 95% of consultants and professional organizations today. It typically involves a day of training, 3 days of observation and implementation of the team's agreed-upon changes, and a report out and celebration lunch on ...