The Myths and Truths of Lean Transformations

Contents

About the Author

Introduction

1 Enterprise Lean Transformation Introduction

Lean Transformations: Creating & Maximizing Customer Value

Change Readiness, i.e. Appetite for Change

What Comprises an Enterprise Lean Transformation Model?

How to Get Started with Your Enterprise Lean Transformation Initiative?

Assessment Tools and Methodologies

Routing By Walking Around (RBWA)

Value Stream Mapping

2 Lean – The Relentless Pursuit to Eliminate Waste

Muda, Muri, & Mura

Value Added vs. Non-Value Added

Waste – Any Amount that’s More Than the Minimum Required

TIMWOOD (Figure 2.3)

TIMWOOD: Transportation

TIMWOOD: Inventory

TIMWOOD: Motion

TIMWOOD: Waiting

TIMWOOD: Overproduction

TIMWOOD: Over-Processing

TIMWOOD: Defects

3 Lean – Lean Building ...