Chapter 14
Standardized Problem-Solving Method
Problem Solving
We find standardization in all areas of Lean manufacturing, so it does not come as a surprise that there is also standardization in problem solving. Common sense is what drives us to do many things, including problem solving. Many times in problem solving we jump to a fix for the problem based on our past experiences, better known as gut feel. What we really want is a problem-solving method that will apply logic rather than gut feel to correct the issue. This can be very difficult ...
