Simply put, it's placing an organization's focus on two things: maximizing customer value while minimizing waste. Lean is a proven strategy for manufacturing, services, healthcare, government, and many other types of organizations.
The PDCA Cycle is a four-step iterative process focused on a continuous improvement cycle of the organization's products and services.
The Value Stream Map is used to analyze and design the flow of processes needed to bring the product or service to the customer.
A Spaghetti Diagram allows a critical analysis of the movement of material or people within the workspace. The goal is to eliminate transit waste.
The Process Map is a visual way to identify who performs what over time to complete a process. It is a powerful way to identify activities that do or do not add value.
The Root Cause Diagram is useful for brainstorming sessions. It allows users to drill down to identify where problems are occurring.
You'll also find these Lean Method visuals included in SmartDraw:
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