Rapid Improvement also known as Kaizen, or Fast Track Teams, use lean techniques to analyze an organization's business processes and implement improvements in as little as 5 weeks. Using those familiar with the process to be improved, resources are divided to accomplish:
- a high-level flow diagram and formulated theories of root cause on day one
- a data collection plan and tool used immediately after for a period of two weeks
- intensive, 16-hour training on the quality improvement process for team members who would work on the tools and techniques needed to bring about the improvement
Following this path, a team can begin brainstorming solutions in less than three weeks! With the use of planning tools and control charts, a new streamlined process can ready for implementation within two weeks.
This process enables:
- quick reduction in costs
- accelerated improvements
- increased customer satisfaction
- transfer of knowledge
Juran can provide rapid improvement training and consulting to improve your organization's business processes quickly. Call +1-800-338-7726 or write tina@juran.com to speak with our Lean Six Sigma Masters and get rapid improvement instilled in your organization.
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