
188 ◾ Lean Production Simplified, Third Edition
Summary
Hoshin planning is the nervous system of Lean production. Through hoshin
planning we seek to align our resources behind worthy goals. The hoshin
planning system comprises PDCA, catchball, nemawashi, the control depart-
ment concept, and A3 thinking. There are four phases to hoshin planning:
development, deployment, implementation, and review. Strategies and tac-
tics must be translated into meaningful action, level by level. Strengthening
people is an important goal of hoshin planning. A common mistake is to
take on too much. Pick a few boulders to work on each year.
Endnotes
1. Miyamoto Musashi ...