Waste + Losses
This waste category involves creating products that don't meet customer specifications, leading to rework or scrap
Defects
Side of the 6w2h where you write the IDEAL situation.
Right
The following is an example of this: "Our machines keep breaking down"
Initial Problem Statement
The 'Effect' in your Why-Why document.
Your Refocused Problem Statement
Monthly award for loss elimination given to those who have used the LE tools, coached others, and reduced waste in the warehouse.
LE GOAT
The structured, systematic approach used in manufacturing to identify, prioritize, and eliminate losses.
LE Funnel
The equipment-focused 6w2h template name.
UPS: Unified Problem Solving
The purpose of the 6w2h
To create your refocused problem statement
The 2 types of Why-Why templates
Why it Passed & Why it Happened
The best IWS pillar
Loss Elimination Pillar
Searching for misplaced documents or tools is an example of this type of waste (related to inefficient layout or organization).
Motion
Base Condition Check
All problems we troubleshoot at the warehouse should tie back to this.
Our site CBN
The 2 types of countermeasures/actions you should have
Immediate & Systemic
You can find the LE tools here
On the LE Website, and at the tool boxes on the floor, outbound, & office.
The DOWNTIME acronym standard for these wastes.
Defects, Overproduction, Waiting, Non-Utilized Potential, Transportation, Inventory, Motion, Extra Processing
These are the 6W's and 2H's
What, Where, Which, When, Who, To Whom, How, & How Much?
The component of the 6w2h folks often forget in their refocused problem statement.
Impact of the loss
Used to test the logic of your Why-Why
The 'Because' Test
Ally's favorite tool
Fishbone
Tool/technique to visually represent flow and make it easier to identify waste/losses.
Value Stream Mapping (VSM)
Where the 6w2h should be completed
At the point of the work/loss
A fun tool LE reapplied to help structure refocused problem statements.
MADLIBS
The 4 parts of the Why-Why
1. Problem Statement
2. Why's
3. Root Cause
4. Action Plan
Where did loss elimination as a core operational philosophy largely stem from?
Toyota Production System (TPS)