Lean Supply Chain Management Essentials

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resources are committed to performing major process changes. It is not unusual for

entire production lines to be studied and moved during a kaizen blitz. ere are a

number of fundamentals that make up a successful kaizen event or blitz.

• Speak with data: Assumptions have no place in a kaizen blitz. Changes should

only be made based on real data gained from the current state.

• Develop a vision of the future: Create a vision of what life will be like by the

end of the week. is could be done during or prior to the event.

• Involve everyone: For a kaizen blitz to work, everyone has to be involved.

is may mean shutting down a line or a department for the duration of the

event.

• Prepare the group: It is essential that ever ...