160 ◾ Lean Production Simplified, Third Edition
Study Questions
1. Describe at least three formal methods through which your organization
involves frontline team members.
a. What are the strengths and weaknesses of these methods of
involvement?
b. How might your organization improve each activity?
2. In your experience, what are the biggest obstacles to total involvement?
a. What are possible countermeasures?
3. What are the relative strengths and weaknesses of Quick & Easy kai-
zen, suggestion programs, kaizen circle activity, and practical kaizen
training?
4. Describe a Quick & Easy kaizen process with which you’re familiar.
a. What makes it effective (or ineffective)?
b. How might you improve the process?
5. Describe a kaizen cir ...