Lean Auditing Services
Overview
A lean audit is an investigative process that reveals the status of a process or processes from a lean perspective. Lean audits are typically used by clients to provide either;
- an identification of the process improvement opportunities that exist within a workplace that has not yet begun a lean process improvement kaizen project or,
- ongoing feedback on progress within a workplace that is implementing or has implemented a lean process improvement kaizen project.
Methodology
The investigative process seeks to identify opportunities through;
- engagement with the people involved in doing the work,
- observation of the process being conducted,
- analysis of productivity measurements,
- a series of scoring systems tailored to the type of process.
There are a variety of lean manufacturing concepts which are specifically targeted for assessment during the investigation, including;
- Workplace alignment and layout
- 5S visual management standards and housekeeping
- Presence of wasteful practices (Inventory, Waiting, Over-processing, Over-production, Motion, Transport, Defects)
- Standardised work & process mapping
- Pull systems and work flow
- Error proofing
- Continuous improvement
Deliverables
The core deliverable resulting from a lean audit is the audit report. The report identifies;
- the findings and opportunities
- a suggested prioritisation and order for tackling the opportunities and
- a suggested framework for implementing lean process improvement kaizen projects.
Related Services;
5S Auditing & Assessment Services
Introduction to Lean Process Improvement Training Workshop
Lean Project Management & Leadership Training Workshop
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