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LSS_BoK_1.4 - The Lean Enterprise

Explores the principles of Lean management and how they complement Six Sigma, focusing on waste reduction, value stream mapping, and creating more value with less work.

Title
URL
Sub-Section
Rank
Origins and Evolution of Lean
https://www.6sigmatool.com/blackbeltarticles/origins-and-evolution-of-lean
A) Introduction to Lean Thinking and Lean Enterprise
79
Key Principles of Lean
https://www.6sigmatool.com/blackbeltarticles/key-principles-of-lean
A) Introduction to Lean Thinking and Lean Enterprise
80
Lean vs. Traditional Management
https://www.6sigmatool.com/blackbeltarticles/lean-vs.-traditional-management
A) Introduction to Lean Thinking and Lean Enterprise
81
Employee Engagement and Empowerment
https://www.6sigmatool.com/blackbeltarticles/employee-engagement-and-empowerment
A) Introduction to Lean Thinking and Lean Enterprise
82
5S (Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain)
https://www.6sigmatool.com/blackbeltarticles/5s-(sort%2C-set-in-order%2C-shine%2C-standardize%2C-sustain)
B) Main Lean Tools and Techniques
83
Value Stream Mapping
https://www.6sigmatool.com/blackbeltarticles/value-stream-mapping
B) Main Lean Tools and Techniques
84
Just-In-Time (JIT)
https://www.6sigmatool.com/blackbeltarticles/just-in-time-(jit)
B) Main Lean Tools and Techniques
85
Kaizen (Continuous Improvement)
https://www.6sigmatool.com/blackbeltarticles/kaizen-(continuous-improvement)
B) Main Lean Tools and Techniques
86
Poka-Yoke (Error Proofing)
https://www.6sigmatool.com/blackbeltarticles/poka-yoke-(error-proofing)
B) Main Lean Tools and Techniques
87
Gemba (The Real Place)
https://www.6sigmatool.com/blackbeltarticles/gemba-(the-real-place)
B) Main Lean Tools and Techniques
88
Jidoka (Autonomation)
https://www.6sigmatool.com/blackbeltarticles/jidoka-(autonomation)
B) Main Lean Tools and Techniques
89
Andon (Visual Feedback System)
https://www.6sigmatool.com/blackbeltarticles/andon-(visual-feedback-system)
B) Main Lean Tools and Techniques
90
Takt Time
https://www.6sigmatool.com/blackbeltarticles/takt-time
B) Main Lean Tools and Techniques
91
Heijunka (Production Leveling)
https://www.6sigmatool.com/blackbeltarticles/heijunka-(production-leveling)
B) Main Lean Tools and Techniques
92
Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
https://www.6sigmatool.com/blackbeltarticles/overall-equipment-effectiveness-(oee)
B) Main Lean Tools and Techniques
93
Hoshin Kanri (Policy Deployment)
https://www.6sigmatool.com/blackbeltarticles/hoshin-kanri-(policy-deployment)
B) Main Lean Tools and Techniques
94
SMED (Single-Minute Exchange of Dies)
https://www.6sigmatool.com/blackbeltarticles/smed-(single-minute-exchange-of-dies)
B) Main Lean Tools and Techniques
95
Cellular Manufacturing
https://www.6sigmatool.com/blackbeltarticles/cellular-manufacturing
B) Main Lean Tools and Techniques
96
Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
https://www.6sigmatool.com/blackbeltarticles/total-productive-maintenance-(tpm)
B) Main Lean Tools and Techniques
97
A3 Problem Solving
https://www.6sigmatool.com/blackbeltarticles/a3-problem-solving
B) Main Lean Tools and Techniques
98
PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) Cycle
https://www.6sigmatool.com/blackbeltarticles/pdca-(plan-do-check-act)-cycle
B) Main Lean Tools and Techniques
99
Root Cause Analysis
https://www.6sigmatool.com/blackbeltarticles/root-cause-analysis
B) Main Lean Tools and Techniques
100
Standard Work
https://www.6sigmatool.com/blackbeltarticles/standard-work
B) Main Lean Tools and Techniques
101
Flow Production
https://www.6sigmatool.com/blackbeltarticles/flow-production
B) Main Lean Tools and Techniques
102
Pull System
https://www.6sigmatool.com/blackbeltarticles/pull-system
B) Main Lean Tools and Techniques
103
Six Big Losses
https://www.6sigmatool.com/blackbeltarticles/six-big-losses
B) Main Lean Tools and Techniques
104
Visual Management
https://www.6sigmatool.com/blackbeltarticles/visual-management
B) Main Lean Tools and Techniques
105
Bottleneck Analysis
https://www.6sigmatool.com/blackbeltarticles/bottleneck-analysis
B) Main Lean Tools and Techniques
106
Continuous Flow
https://www.6sigmatool.com/blackbeltarticles/continuous-flow
B) Main Lean Tools and Techniques
107
Rapid Problem Solving
https://www.6sigmatool.com/blackbeltarticles/rapid-problem-solving
B) Main Lean Tools and Techniques
108
Control Charts
https://www.6sigmatool.com/blackbeltarticles/control-charts
B) Main Lean Tools and Techniques
109
KPI Boards (Key Performance Indicator Boards)
https://www.6sigmatool.com/blackbeltarticles/kpi-boards-(key-performance-indicator-boards)
B) Main Lean Tools and Techniques
110
Genchi Genbutsu (Go and See)
https://www.6sigmatool.com/blackbeltarticles/genchi-genbutsu-(go-and-see)
B) Main Lean Tools and Techniques
111
Histogram
https://www.6sigmatool.com/blackbeltarticles/histogram
B) Main Lean Tools and Techniques
112
Scatter Diagram
https://www.6sigmatool.com/blackbeltarticles/scatter-diagram
B) Main Lean Tools and Techniques
113
Muda, Mura, Muri (Waste, Inconsistency, Overburden)
https://www.6sigmatool.com/blackbeltarticles/muda%2C-mura%2C-muri-(waste%2C-inconsistency%2C-overburden)
B) Main Lean Tools and Techniques
114
Process Mapping
https://www.6sigmatool.com/blackbeltarticles/process-mapping
B) Main Lean Tools and Techniques
115
Huddle Meetings
https://www.6sigmatool.com/blackbeltarticles/huddle-meetings
B) Main Lean Tools and Techniques
116
Brainstorming
https://www.6sigmatool.com/blackbeltarticles/brainstorming
B) Main Lean Tools and Techniques
117
SIPOC (Suppliers, Inputs, Process, Outputs, Customers)
https://www.6sigmatool.com/blackbeltarticles/sipoc-(suppliers%2C-inputs%2C-process%2C-outputs%2C-customers)
B) Main Lean Tools and Techniques
118
FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)
https://www.6sigmatool.com/blackbeltarticles/fmea-(failure-mode-and-effects-analysis)
B) Main Lean Tools and Techniques
119
Ishikawa (Fishbone) Diagram
https://www.6sigmatool.com/blackbeltarticles/ishikawa-(fishbone)-diagram
B) Main Lean Tools and Techniques
120
Pareto Analysis
https://www.6sigmatool.com/blackbeltarticles/pareto-analysis
B) Main Lean Tools and Techniques
121
Cause and Effect Matrix
https://www.6sigmatool.com/blackbeltarticles/cause-and-effect-matrix
B) Main Lean Tools and Techniques
122
5 Whys
https://www.6sigmatool.com/blackbeltarticles/5-whys
B) Main Lean Tools and Techniques
123
Value-Added and Non-Value-Added Analysis
https://www.6sigmatool.com/blackbeltarticles/value-added-and-non-value-added-analysis
B) Main Lean Tools and Techniques
124
Lean Project Management
https://www.6sigmatool.com/blackbeltarticles/lean-project-management
B) Main Lean Tools and Techniques
125
Gemba Walk
https://www.6sigmatool.com/blackbeltarticles/gemba-walk
B) Main Lean Tools and Techniques
126
Constraint Management
https://www.6sigmatool.com/blackbeltarticles/constraint-management
B) Main Lean Tools and Techniques
127
Mistake Proofing (Poka-Yoke)
https://www.6sigmatool.com/blackbeltarticles/mistake-proofing-(poka-yoke)
B) Main Lean Tools and Techniques
128
Demand Pull
https://www.6sigmatool.com/blackbeltarticles/demand-pull
B) Main Lean Tools and Techniques
129
Load Leveling
https://www.6sigmatool.com/blackbeltarticles/load-leveling
B) Main Lean Tools and Techniques
130
Spaghetti Diagram
https://www.6sigmatool.com/blackbeltarticles/spaghetti-diagram
B) Main Lean Tools and Techniques
131
Time Value Map
https://www.6sigmatool.com/blackbeltarticles/time-value-map
B) Main Lean Tools and Techniques
132
8 Wastes of Lean
https://www.6sigmatool.com/blackbeltarticles/8-wastes-of-lean
B) Main Lean Tools and Techniques
133
Process Cycle Efficiency
https://www.6sigmatool.com/blackbeltarticles/process-cycle-efficiency
B) Main Lean Tools and Techniques
134
Balanced Scorecard
https://www.6sigmatool.com/blackbeltarticles/balanced-scorecard
B) Main Lean Tools and Techniques
135
Theory of Constraints
https://www.6sigmatool.com/blackbeltarticles/theory-of-constraints
B) Main Lean Tools and Techniques
136
Quick Changeover
https://www.6sigmatool.com/blackbeltarticles/quick-changeover
B) Main Lean Tools and Techniques
137
3P (Production Preparation Process)
https://www.6sigmatool.com/blackbeltarticles/3p-(production-preparation-process)
B) Main Lean Tools and Techniques
138
Obeya (Large Room)
https://www.6sigmatool.com/blackbeltarticles/obeya-(large-room)
B) Main Lean Tools and Techniques
139
Kano Model
https://www.6sigmatool.com/blackbeltarticles/kano-model
B) Main Lean Tools and Techniques
140
Huddle Boards
https://www.6sigmatool.com/blackbeltarticles/huddle-boards
B) Main Lean Tools and Techniques
141
Lean Accounting
https://www.6sigmatool.com/blackbeltarticles/lean-accounting
B) Main Lean Tools and Techniques
142
Voice of the Customer (VOC)
https://www.6sigmatool.com/blackbeltarticles/voice-of-the-customer-(voc)
B) Main Lean Tools and Techniques
143
Customer Journey Mapping
https://www.6sigmatool.com/blackbeltarticles/customer-journey-mapping
B) Main Lean Tools and Techniques
144
Lean IT
https://www.6sigmatool.com/blackbeltarticles/lean-it
B) Main Lean Tools and Techniques
145
Kanban Board
https://www.6sigmatool.com/blackbeltarticles/kanban-board
B) Main Lean Tools and Techniques
146
Work Standardization
https://www.6sigmatool.com/blackbeltarticles/work-standardization
B) Main Lean Tools and Techniques
147
Visual Workplace
https://www.6sigmatool.com/blackbeltarticles/visual-workplace
B) Main Lean Tools and Techniques
148
Lean Simulation
https://www.6sigmatool.com/blackbeltarticles/lean-simulation
B) Main Lean Tools and Techniques
149
Skills Matrix
https://www.6sigmatool.com/blackbeltarticles/skills-matrix
B) Main Lean Tools and Techniques
150
Leader Standard Work
https://www.6sigmatool.com/blackbeltarticles/leader-standard-work
B) Main Lean Tools and Techniques
151
Process Re-engineering
https://www.6sigmatool.com/blackbeltarticles/process-re-engineering
B) Main Lean Tools and Techniques
152
Proposition Canvas
https://www.6sigmatool.com/blackbeltarticles/proposition-canvas
B) Main Lean Tools and Techniques
153
Lean Six Sigma
https://www.6sigmatool.com/blackbeltarticles/lean-six-sigma
B) Main Lean Tools and Techniques
154
DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control)
https://www.6sigmatool.com/blackbeltarticles/dmaic-(define%2C-measure%2C-analyze%2C-improve%2C-control)
B) Main Lean Tools and Techniques
155
DMADV (Define, Measure, Analyze, Design, Verify)
https://www.6sigmatool.com/blackbeltarticles/dmadv-(define%2C-measure%2C-analyze%2C-design%2C-verify)
B) Main Lean Tools and Techniques
156
DFSS (Design for Six Sigma)
https://www.6sigmatool.com/blackbeltarticles/dfss-(design-for-six-sigma)
B) Main Lean Tools and Techniques
157
QFD
https://www.6sigmatool.com/blackbeltarticles/qfd
B) Main Lean Tools and Techniques
158
CTQ
https://www.6sigmatool.com/blackbeltarticles/ctq
B) Main Lean Tools and Techniques
159
SWOT Analysis
https://www.6sigmatool.com/blackbeltarticles/swot-analysis
B) Main Lean Tools and Techniques
160
Stakeholder Analysis and Engagement
https://www.6sigmatool.com/blackbeltarticles/stakeholder-analysis-and-engagement
B) Main Lean Tools and Techniques
161
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Lean
https://www.6sigmatool.com/blackbeltarticles/key-performance-indicators-(kpis)-for-lean
C) Measuring and Sustaining Lean Improvements
162
Continuous Improvement and Auditing
https://www.6sigmatool.com/blackbeltarticles/continuous-improvement-and-auditing
C) Measuring and Sustaining Lean Improvements
163
Sustaining Lean in the Long Term
https://www.6sigmatool.com/blackbeltarticles/sustaining-lean-in-the-long-term
C) Measuring and Sustaining Lean Improvements
164
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