Lean And Six Sigma Methodology
Let's Define some key concepts from Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. Project managers can use these methodologies to manage their projects easily and be successful in their job.
Lean: A methodology in which the main principle is the removal of waste within an operation.
Lean is often referred to as lean manufacturing because it originated in the manufacturing world.
The main principle in lean is the removal of waste within an operation.
Types of Waste in the manufacturing industry:
. Lack of proper documentation
. Lack of process standards
. Not understanding the customer's needs
. Lack of effective communications
. Lack of process control
. Inefficient process design
. Failure of management
Recommended: Use lean methodology when you want to use limited resources, reduce waste, and streamline processes to gain maximum benefits.
You can achieve this by using the 5S quality tool: Cleaning up and organizing your workplace to achieve your goals.
5S methods are:
1. Sort: Remove items not needed for production operations.
2. Set: Arrange needed items so that they are easy to use.
3. Shine: Keep everything in the correct place.
4. Standardize: Perform the process, in the same way, every time.
5. Sustain: Make a habit of maintaining correct procedures.
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Kanban: The final concept of lean uses a kanban scheduling system to manage production.
Always communicate with your team members to understand what needs to be done.
Assing team members with each task to complete their task and finish the project successfully.
You can use Miro and Trello to make your own kanban board.
Six Sigma: Six Sigma is a methodology used to reduce variations by ensuring that quality processes are followed every time.
Items should have 99.9996% quality!
Lean Six Sigma
D.Define. is like to initiating. you will need to define the business problem and talk to stakeholders about expextations for the project.(goal, resources, scope, timeline, and...)