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Global Production System
Product/Patient Quantity Analysis
Kaizen Kaikuku
Just-in-Time
Measures
Standard
Operations
Heijunka
(Leveling)
Continuous
Flow
Total
Productive
Maintenance
Poka-yoke (mistake
proofing)
Kanban
Setup Reduction
Changeover
Multi-process
Operations
Jidoka (human
automation)
GPS
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Visual
Control
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TAKT Time Map
Capacity Tables
Cost Reduction By Eliminating Waste
GPS Depth Study
NVA/VA-
Functions/Mgrs
Quality Cost Delivery
Morale Safety
Value Stream Mapping
5S • Sorting
• Simplifying
• Sweeping
• Standardizing
• Self Discipline
3P Prod Prep
7 Flows Medicine
7
Wastes
RPIW
7 Flows
Factory
4 No’s
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(modified from Hiroyuki Hirano, Productivity Press).
RPIW
Process
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Key Points
1. The purpose of the RPIW is to eliminate waste.
2. Many roles and responsibilities are involved in the
RPIW.
3. Communication is critical throughout the process.
4. Follow-on is a vehicle for continuous improvement.
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Sponsor • Determines scope.
• Provides direction through
routine rounding.
• Approves project form, goals
and targets.
• Removes barriers for team.
• Must be CEO or CEO direct
report – cannot be delegated Process Owner
• Provides direction.
• Negotiates scope and boundaries.
• Identifies local area process experts.
• Communicates to staff.
• Is responsible for follow-on actions.
• Ensures sustainment of gains.
KPO • Facilitates scope approval
between sponsor and process owner.
• Facilitates approval of project form, goals, and targets.
• Coaches Team Lead and Sub-Team lead on kaizen
• Schedules 30, 60, and 90-day audits.
Team Lead • Develops Prep week plan,
logistics and documentation.
• Leads VSM development.
• Collects and analyzes data.
• Facilitates and leads the team during the RPIW.
Sub-Team Lead • Assists Team Lead.
• Produces video.
Participant • Subject matter expert.
• Team member.
• Patient.
Support Teams • Supports Team Lead and
Sub-Team Lead with
facilities, IT, housekeeping,
central supply, and
equipment changes during
the workshop.
Roles and Responsibilities
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Roles and Responsibilities Team Lead and Sub-Team Lead: Attendance Requirements. No exceptions
aside from medical emergencies. The RPIW process is dependent on leaders
being punctual and present. The same criteria applies for participants.
Week -3: 100% No meetings, partial days, absences Sponsor meeting: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Week -2: 50% Sponsor meeting: Tuesday, Thursday
Week -1: 25% Sponsor meeting: Wednesday
RPIW: 100% No meetings, partial days, absences
Sponsor meeting: Tuesday, Wednesday
Audit meeting: Will meet with Audit Leader, Process Owner, KPO/KOT Support
and Sponsor Friday after the RPIW Report Out to confirm audit
metrics.
All necessary modifications to calendars/work schedules must be made by the appropriate superior or
designee to ensure full participation at the required time frame stated above. This includes exemption
from any scheduled meetings, conference calls, partial days, etc., that may otherwise interrupt the
dedicated time.
If the Team Lead or Sub-Team Lead cannot commit to the schedule,
they have to be replaced.
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Roles and Responsibilities Participant: Attendance Requirements. No exceptions.
RPIW: 100%
If the participant cannot commit to the schedule, they will not be on the team.
Sponsor: Attendance Requirements. No exceptions. Week -3: Daily rounding on the team
Sponsor meeting: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Week -2: Rounding on the team based on team’s prep schedule
Sponsor meeting: Tuesday, Thursday
Week -1: Rounding on the team based on team’s prep schedule
Sponsor meeting Wednesday
RPIW: Daily rounding on team, 100% available
Sponsor meeting: Tuesday, Wednesday
Audit meeting: Will meet with Team Lead, Sub-Team Lead, Audit Leader, Process
Owner, and KPO/KOT Support Friday after the RPIW Report Out to
confirm audit metrics.
One Sponsor per RPIW – a single Sponsor may have more than one RPIW. Sponsor
must be CEO or a CEO direct report. Sponsorship cannot be delegated unless there
is a delegation plan approved by John Black. If the Sponsor cannot commit to the
schedule, they have to be replaced.
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Roles and Responsibilities Process owner: Attendance Requirements. No exceptions.
Week -3: Available to team for questions
Sponsor meeting: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Week -2: Available to team for questions
Sponsor meeting: Tuesday, Thursday
Week -1: Available to team for questions
Sponsor meeting: Wednesday
RPIW: Available to team for questions
Sponsor meeting: Tuesday, Wednesday
Audit meeting: Will meet with Team Lead, Sub-Team Lead, Audit Leader, Sponsor,
and KPO/KOT Support Friday after the RPIW Report Out to confirm
audit metrics.
Audit leader: Attendance Requirements. No exceptions.
RPIW: Will be a participant on the team (see requirements for participation)
Audit meeting: Will meet with Team Lead, Sub-Team Lead, KPO/KOT Support,
Process Owner and Sponsor Friday after the RPIW Report Out to
confirm audit metrics.
If the Process Owner cannot commit to the schedule, they have to be replaced.
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Roles and Responsibilities KPO/KOT Support: Attendance Requirements. No exceptions.
Week -3: 100% No meetings, partial days, absences
Sponsor meeting Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Week -2: 50% Sponsor meeting Tuesday, Thursday
Week -1: 25% Sponsor meeting Wednesday
RPIW: 100% No meetings, partial days, absences
Sponsor meeting Tuesday, Wednesday
Audit meeting: Will meet with Team Lead, Sub-Team Lead, Audit Leader,
Process Owner, and Sponsor Friday after the RPIW Report Out
to confirm audit metrics.
Evaluations: Will distribute the Team Lead, Sub-Team Lead, Sponsor, and
KPO/KOT Support Evaluations Friday morning prior to Report
Out and collect prior to Report Out.
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RPIW Tool Requirements These tools will be completed in black sharpie with all RPIWs (no exceptions), in the following
order with numbered pages. Bulleted items can go in any order between PQA Data and the Final
Target Sheet. Next to each RPIW report out item is listed the responsible role who present this.
1. Starting SWCS - TL
2. Team Picture - TL
3. Project Form (electronic) - TL
4. Baseline Target Progress and Results Report (electronic) - TL
5. Current State Value Stream Map - STL
6. Takt Time Form - STL
7. PQA Data – STL
8. Participants tell their story using a mix of the following: forms:
• Pre- and Post-Time Observation Form
• Pre- and Post-Standard Work Combination Sheet
• Pre- and Post- Standard Work Sheet
• Pre- and Post-Percent Load Bar Chart
• Idea Summary Sheet (minimum of 5)
• Standard Work/Work Standards
• Pre- and Post-5S Scores with pictures
9. Final Target Progress and Results Report (electronic) – TL
10. Newspaper – STL
11. Workshop Summary – TL or Participant
12. Thank you list – TL or Participant
20 minute video showing 10 minutes pre-kaizen and 10 minutes post-kaizen work
The JBA consultant will
ensure all forms are
completed with the
appropriate data and sign
off on all pages. No
changes will be made to
the layout or set up of the
forms.
Support groups such as IT,
Facilities, Engineering,
Housekeeping, etc., will be
“on-call” for the RPIW.
They will be available any time
the team lead requests their
support. There should be a
point person from these groups
identified for the team lead.
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The Rapid Process
Improvement Workshop
Purpose: Eliminate Waste
Plan
RPIW
Follow-On
Step 1:
Step 2:
Step 3:
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Step 1: Plan
The purpose of the planning step is to ensure an
efficient and effective RPIW.
The deliverables consist of:
Identifying the Process Owner.
Obtaining approval of goals and scope from
Sponsor, including starting data.
Obtaining accurate and detailed information related
to the process and scope.
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Area Process Owner Questions
Process: _________________________
Where does the process begin and where does it end?
What is the process deliverable?
What measures are in place, and what targets are you
measuring to?
Who are your customers and suppliers for this process?
What are your concerns and expectations?
How do you characterize the purpose of this workshop?
In your opinion, what would make this RPIW a success?
How many people are involved in your process and what are
their roles?
Is there anyone you recommend we interview?
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Workshop Planning
1 Week Prior
1. Develop team assignments.
2 Hold team meeting.
3. Complete Week -1 items on
team lead checklist.
3 Weeks Prior
1. Baseline VSM completed.
2. Collect PQA and SWOT.
3. Determine boundaries.
4. Solidify scope.
5. Collect pre-kaizen data.
6. Develop communications plan.
7. Identify team participants.
8. Complete Week -3 items on
team lead checklist.
2 Weeks Prior
1. Notify team participants.
2. Continue with communication
plan:
• Staff.
• Process Owner.
• Support teams
(i.e. IT, facilities).
3. Schedule Week -1 team
meeting.
4. Complete Week -2 items on
team lead checklist.
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Week -4
On the Monday prior to the Week -3 Prep week, the
following must be completed and sent to the
consultant by the KPO/KOT Support:
1. Itinerary for Week -3.
(Sensei/consultant itinerary is in Forms).
2. RPIW Project Form.
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Week -4 Itinerary Sample
RPIW Week
Phone/Mobile
KPO Contact John Doe 123-456-7890
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Time 3/10/08 3/11/08 3/12/08 3/13/08 3/14/08
8:00 a.m. Sign off by 8:30 am
9:00 a.m.
10:00: a.m.
11:00 a.m.
12:00 noon
1:00 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m. Sponsor mtg 4-4:30
PM
Sponsor mtg 4-4:30
PM
Audit meeting in
KPO after report out
Gemba Locations Department Location KOT Support
Team 1 Cardiology 6th Floor Ann Smith
123-444-5677
Team 2 Pediatrics Main Mall Bob Jones
123-444-8899
RPIW Monday
Training 8-2:30 PM
Location: Auditorium
Team waste walk
2:30-4:30 PM
Mr. Iwata's Schedule
March 10 - 14, 2008
Gemba work Gemba work Gemba work
Team practice for
report out
Report out in
auditorium
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Week -4 Project Form Sample RPIW Workshop Project Form-
RPIW # & Project Name: RPIW# 47 – Decrease Defects in Available Shifts Report Out Wk: July 8-12, 2013 If linked to past project, note RPIW # & Project Name here:
Sponsor: Process Owner:
Mike Northcott Kweku Johnson/ Norma Noesgaard
Current Situation:
Team Leader: Debra-Jane Wright The current count process requires a “clean up” every Monday or Tuesday in order to ensure the shifts in ESP are accurate. The accuracy of shifts in ESP is critical to ensuring the right shifts are being filled.
There is an opportunity to decrease the number of times Schedulers are “touching” and adjusting shifts before it can be considered accurate. Ideally information would be entered into ESP correctly, the first time.
There is another opportunity to eliminate the multiple schedule sources which is dependent on the schedules in ESP being accurate. Accuracy in schedules is the foundation of being able to offer shifts further out in advance through electronic means.
Scope may include leave request and shift trade process and return to work
Scope may include all paper process in unit to have one single source of schedule
Process to build rotation is out of scope
Sub Team Leader: Renata Mag-atas-Blair
Audit Leader: Kaizen Support:
Monique Harmon-Atkinson
Content Experts (if applicable) Department
1. Gale Cummings, Analyst Scheduling
2.
Team Members (Participants) Department
Must be present all 5 workshop days to qualify as a Participant; 5-6 Participants (in addition to TL/STL) is ideal – do not exceed 7
1. Rhonda Stewart Scheduler
2. Colette Holynski 5000 Scheduler
3. Tanya Verrall Lean Leader
4. Bonnie Blakley Lean Leader
5. Lisa Varley 5000
6. Jodi Moskal 5000
Other Departments Contacts 1. Jeremy Ring Manager 6100 2. Donna Jouan-Tapp Manager 5300 3.
Production Requirements / Takt Time Calculations: RPIW Theme: 450 minutes / 50 shifts = 9 Minutes Increase the accuracy of ESP schedules (available shifts)
Decrease touch-points in schedule accuracy Eliminate multiple schedule sources – 1 source of truth (ESP)
Process Flow:
RPIW Departments: People and Partnerships 5000, CSSO, 5300, 6100
Sponsor signature: ________________________________
Process owner signature: ________________________________
Shift requested
Shift filled Shift checked
Used with the permission of Saskatchewan Ministry of Health
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Week -3
These are the tools you will utilize during Week -3:
1. Team Lead Checklist.
2. Communication Plan.
3. SWOT Analysis.
4. Pre-Kaizen forms (as noted in team lead
checklist.
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Team Lead Checklist (Please see your RPIW Materials)
KPO Specialist: Phone:
Consultant:
Activity TL or STL Week -3 100% Time commitment Monday:
□ Read Kick Off Email and place status meetings on your calendar.
□ Meet with KPO support person and sponsor.
□ Reserve a room close to the Gemba for your team during RPIW week.
□ Contact IT to set up printers where the team will be working.
□ Meet with managers to gain assistance in communicating with staff. Ask about the possibility of
attending staff meetings during preparation weeks if possible.
□ In the Gemba, observe work, perform SWOT analysis, ask for data from appropriate departments
for PQA, begin standard work sheets, Takt Time, idea sheets, and develop project form.
□ Begin current state VSM.
Both
Tuesday:
□ In the Gemba, continue data collection: distribute stick tallies, use standard work sheets and
develop project form, time observations forms, standard work combination sheets, percent load
charts and idea sheets.
□ Obtain PQA data to complete Takt Times and create paretos.
□ Perform root cause analysis on current data and observations.
□ Continue development of project form and current state VSM.
□ Have documents prepared and reviewed for 4:00 p.m. status meeting.
Both
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Team Lead Checklist – Cont. (Please see your RPIW Materials)
Activity TL or STL Week -3 100% Time commitment Wednesday:
□ In the Gemba, continue data collection: distribute stick tallies, use standard work sheets, and
develop project form. time observations forms, standard work combination sheets, percent load
charts and idea sheets.
□ Complete current state VSM.
□ Continue development of project form including participant selection.
□ Begin baseline Target Progress Report (all categories) will be measured.
□ Have documents prepared and reviewed for 4:00 p.m. status meeting.
Both
Thursday:
□ Determine if you will need assistance for your project from the following departments and work
with the KPO to get what you need: 1) IT, 2) Facilities, 3) Materials, 4) Marketing.
□ In the Gemba, continue data collection: distribute stick tallies, use standard work sheets, and
develop project form. time observations forms, standard work combination sheets, percent load
charts and idea sheets.
□ Continue development of project form including participant selection.
□ Continue baseline Target Progress Report (all categories) will be measured.
□ Have documents prepared and reviewed for 4:00 p.m. status meeting.
□ Schedule team meeting for team to be held during Week -1.
Both
Friday:
□ In the Gemba, continue data collection: distribute stick tallies, use standard work sheets, and
develop project form. time observations forms, standard work combination sheets, percent load
charts and idea sheets.
□ Finalize project form including participant selection.
□ Finalize baseline Target Progress Report (all categories) will be measured.
□ Communicate with KPO support person your Week-2 and Week-1 schedule.
Both
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Team Lead Checklist – Cont. (Please see your RPIW Materials)
Week -2 50% Time commitment Week:
□ In the Gemba, finalize data collection: standard work sheets, time observations forms,
standard work combination sheets, percent load charts and idea sheets.
□ Finalize project form.
□ Schedule Gemba Report Out(s) to occur the week immediately following the RPIW. Include
area manager/leader and all appropriate staff.
□ Communicate with KPO support person your Week-1 schedule.
□ Have documents prepared and reviewed for 4:00 p.m. status meeting Tuesday and Thursday.
Both
Week -1 25% Time commitment Week:
□ Hold team pre-meeting to review the project form and target sheet with participants, as well
as the expectation for the week (scrubs or no scrubs, 100% participation- no exceptions, pay).
□ Obtain camera from KPO and videotape 10 minutes of your pre-kaizen state on the Gemba.
Follow your organization’s policy in regards to using patient faces and protected personal
information (HIPPA). Take still photos of area and processes as needed.
□ Create RPIW week assignments Communicate with KPO support person your Week-1
schedule.
□ Print project form and target sheet to present during Monday RPIW Training
Both but video
must be done
by STL
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Team Lead Checklist – Cont. (Please see your RPIW Materials)
RPIW Week 100% Time commitment Week:
□ Facilitate work of team, mentor team members Obtain camera from KPO and videotape 10
minutes of your pre-kaizen state on the Gemba. Follow your organization’s policy in regards to
using patient faces and protected personal information (HIPPA). Take still photos of area and
processes as needed.
□ Prepare for and attend status meetings on Tuesday and Wednesday.
□ Print project form and target sheet to present during Monday RPIW Training
□ Videotape 10 minutes of your post-kaizen state on the Gemba. Follow your organization’s policy
in regards to using patient faces and protected personal information (HIPPA). Take still photos of
area and processes as needed.
□ Take team photo.
□ Ask for help from consultant/KPO support at any time.
□ Remind team not to be loud, disrupt patient care, or unnecessarily keep staff from work.
□ Ensure all newspaper items have been completed. Meet with the responsible person for
completion of any items left open to clarify their role.
□ Practice report out presentation with the entire team. 20 minute Takt Time maximum.
□ Make one copy of the entire report out.
□ Ensure all participants, TL, and STL complete participations.
□ Hand in organized binder to KPO with all supporting documents.
□ Attend post-report out audit meeting and Summary of Impact meeting with KPO.
Both but
video must
be done by
STL
Week+1 Week:
□ Participate in Gemba report out(s).
□ Be available for questions.
Both
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Pre-RPIW Communication Plan Task Responsibility
Assist Sponsor with development of project form prior to Week
-3 (i.e. a few pieces of data in the ‘Current Situation” section).
KPO and Sponsor.
Define roles and responsibilities for all stakeholders. KPO, Process Owner,
Sponsor, and Team
Lead.
Identify all support groups and point people for each group (i.e.
IT, facilities, housekeeping) and communicate the expectations
to each.
KPO and Team Lead.
Put flip charts in the workshop area to capture documentation
on RPIW issues, and to address questions and concerns.
KPO
Ensure ongoing communication with area staff and support
groups
Process Owner and
Team Lead.
Conduct routine reviews with Sponsor and Process Owner
regarding any changes/updates to the proposed RPIW scope.
KPO, Process Owner,
Sponsor, and Team
Lead.
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During RPIW Communication Plan
Task Responsibility
Identify and address any barriers to the process, and pull in
resources as appropriate.
Sponsor, process
Owner, Team Lead, and
Sub-Team Lead.
Ensure ongoing communication with support groups and area
staff.
Process Owner and
Team Lead
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Post-RPIW Communication Plan
Task Responsibility
Facilitate audit meeting after report-out. KPO
Schedule 30-60-90-180 day audits and post results. KPO
Publish open newspaper items. KPO
Conduct “All-Area Employee and Stakeholder” meeting during
Week +1.
Team Lead and Sub-
Team Lead, with
Process Owner and
Sponsor in attendance
Conduct review of results with Sponsor and Process Owner. KPO, Process Owner,
and Sponsor
Round with Process Owner and provide support to Process
Owner and Process Engineer to enable their full attention to
follow-on (i.e. delegate work, relieve meeting obligations, etc.).
Sponsor and Process
Owner
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SWOT Analysis
STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES
OPPORTUNITIES THREATS
Location:_______________ Date:_______ Your Name_________
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Week -3 Pre Kaizen Forms Calculations for TAKT Time
# Shifts/Day (X) # of Hours/Shift (=) # of Hours/Day (X) 60 Minutes/Hours 60 (=) # of Minutes/Day ( - ) Breaks (Minutes) ( - ) Wash Time (Minutes) ( - ) Tool Change (Minutes) (=) Total Minutes Available/Day ( / ) Units Sales/Day
TAKT TIME: (=) Minutes per Unit _______ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
OR: (X) 60 Seconds/Minute
TAKT TIME: (=) Seconds per Unit _______
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Week -3 Pre Kaizen Forms
Time Observation Form Process
Observation Time
Observer Observation Date:
Step #
Description of Operation 1
2
3
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Component Task Time
Remarks
Time for 1 cycle:
Pre Kaizen or Post Kaizen
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Week -3 Pre Kaizen Forms
Standard WorkCombination Sheet
StepNo.
Work Element Man. Auto. WalkOperation Time
Product number or family
Dept.
Unitsper shift
Takttime
Standard Work Sequence Description
DatePrepared
Manual
Automatic
Walking
Waiting
Operator
Waiting
Totals
___ of ___
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Week -3 Pre Kaizen Forms Process Name STANDARD WORK SHEET
Model Name
RPIW #
Operation
sequence
From:
To:
Date prepared or revised / /
Dept. Head Supervisor
Safety PrecautionQuality Check Standard WIP # of pieces of WIP TAKT time NET time Operator Number
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Week -3 Pre Kaizen Forms
Percent Load Chart (Bar Chart)Process Name:
Product Line:
RPIW #:
Scope of
Operations
From:
To:
Date:
Department Supervisor
Tim
e
Operator
Operator Cycle Time
Sum Total of Operator
Cycle Times:Takt Time: Sum of Operator Cycle Times
Takt Time
O.C.T.
T.T.= = Team Members
Required=
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Week -3 Pre Kaizen Forms
Item Number and
Description
Scoring Criteria
Rating Scale: 1 – 5 (Poor=1, Excellent=5)
Item Score
(1-5)
1. Removing
unnecessary items
All items not necessary for performing work are removed from the workspace; only tools and products are
present at the work stations
2. Storage of cleaning
equipment
All cleaning equipment is stored in a neat manner; handy and easily available when needed (i.e. Windex, dust
cloths, computer cleaner)
3. Floor Cleaning All floors are clean and free of debris and dirt. Cleaning of floors is done daily at a minimum
4. Bulletin Boards No outdated announcements are displayed. All are arranged in a straight and neat manner
5. Emergency Access Fire hoses and emergency equipment are unobstructed and stored in a prominent easy-to-locate manner
6. Items on the Floor No items are left to sit directly on the floor; everything is elevated (exception garbage and recycling)
7. Aisle ways -
Marking
Aisles and walkways are clearly delineated (obvious) and can be identified at a glance; lines are straight and at
right angles
8. Aisle ways –
Maintenance
Aisles are always free of material and obstructions; nothing is ever placed in the aisles
9. Storage and
Arrangement
Storage of boxes, containers and material is always neat and at right angles. When items are stacked, they are
never crooked or in danger of toppling over
10. Equipment –
Cleanliness
All machines kept clean by routine daily care; ie all computers are clean and dust free, copiers have toner
loaded etc
Subtotal of this page:
Evaluator Name: ______________________ Date: ______________ Score: _________ Pre 5S or Post 5S
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Week -3 Pre Kaizen Forms Idea Summary Sheet
Employee/Area Problems Measures Taken Results
Before Improvement After Improvement
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Week -3 Pre Kaizen Forms
Target Progress Report and Results Sheet
Team # and Name: Report Out Date:
Department: Sponsor:
Product/Process: Team Leader:
TAKT Time: Audit Leader / KOT
Support:
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MEASURES BASELINE TARGET DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3 FINAL PERCENT CHANGE
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Week -2
This is the tool you will utilize during Week -2 in
conjunction with those used in Week -3:
• RPIW Invitation Letter.
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Sample RPIW Invitation Letter Today’s Date:
To:
Subject: Rapid Process Improvement Workshop (RPIW)
You have been identified as a key participant in the upcoming Rapid Process Improvement
Workshop hosted by __________. The five-day workshop will target the __________ process
and is comprised of representatives from several key organizations. You have been selected by
your management to represent your organization and make decisions regarding process
improvements which impact your organization.
Success of the event depends on your full-time participation and commitment to the process.
Please contact your manager for further information.
This workshop will be held:
Place:
Date:
Time:
We look forward to seeing you there and appreciate your support.
Signed/Department Level Manager
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Step 1: Plan Week -1
This is the tool you will utilize during Week -1 in
conjunction with those used in Week -2 and Week -3:
1. Pre-Kaizen video (10 minutes).
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Pre-Kaizen Video
Sub-Team Lead will videotape 10 minutes of the
current situation to show the “pre-kaizen” state.
The video will run in the background of the Report
Out, without sound.
Follow your organization’s policies and procedures
regarding the use of patient information, faces, etc.
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Step 2: Workshop Delivery
RPIW Workshop Week (high level overview)
1. Attend RPIW Monday Training and take team on “waste
walk” afterward in the Gemba.
2. Perform rapid improvements on the Gemba each day.
3. Attend Tuesday and Wednesday status meetings in the
afternoon (Sponsor, Process Owner, Team Lead, Sub Team Lead).
4. Sub-Team Lead will complete Post-Kaizen video (10
minutes).
5. Attend Friday morning prep for Report Out, present Report
Out with team Friday afternoon and hand off to sponsor,
attend audit meeting.
6. KPO will send Report Out pdf to JBA Lead consultant by end
of day Monday of Week +1.
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Step 3: Follow-On
High level overview:
1. Complete actions identified but not completed during
workshop on newspaper.
2. Hold gains achieved and provide a vehicle for
continuous improvement. If gains are not held, the
Process Owner creates an action plan to get back on
track with support from Sponsor. The Sponsor and
Service Line Leader are ultimately accountable.
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Follow-On Roles & Responsibilities
Sponsor
Communicate Follow-On process to area management.
Set up a schedule for review of the Newspaper (action items).
Present facilities requests for prioritization.
Actively participate in Follow-On meetings with workshop groups.
Support Process Owner in clearing their schedule, delegating work,
etc., as needed so Process Owner can give full attention to
maintaining gains.
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Follow-On Roles & Responsibilities
Process Owner
Brief the sponsors on results and review action items routinely,
including responding to issues and roadblocks.
Identify Process Engineer: who is the best person to ensure the new
process is followed for at least three weeks? This person should
have their schedule cleared, work delegated, etc., in order to support
the new process.
Prioritize facilities requests not completed during the RPIW week.
Obtain support from Sponsor in clearing schedules, delegating work,
etc., as needed to give full attention to maintaining gains.
Communicate what’s working and what isn’t to Management and/or
Sponsor.
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Follow-On Roles & Responsibilities
Area Management (i.e. Director, VP) Assumes ultimate responsibility and accountability for RPIW and
communicates to stakeholders.
Assist in the elimination of roadblocks.
Support Process Owner in clearing their schedule, delegating work,
etc., as needed so Process Owner can give full attention to
maintaining gains.
Team Participants Educate non-participant colleagues on the process to ensure
viability.
KPO Collect audit metrics from audit leader and communicate metrics to
sponsor and process owner.
Ensure timely completion of open newspaper items through follow-up
with the responsible person identified on each newspaper item.
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Step 3: Follow-On
These are the tools you will utilize during the Follow-On:
1. 30-60-90 Summary of Newspaper and Audits.
2. Newspaper Summary of Completion.
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Step 3: Follow-On Audit Meeting Outcomes Team lead, subteam lead, audit leader, KPO/KOT support, process owner
and sponsor attend.
2 audit metrics are selected from the final target sheet.
Criteria around audit sample size (ie 5 time observations, 10 stick tallies, etc)
are determined.
Criteria related to what constitutes a red, yellow and green audit are
identified.
The audit scale should be documented on the audit plan to maintain
consistency and objectivity with the audit. Example: Final cycle time is 10:00 minutes
Sample size: 10 observations
Average of 10 observations will result in the following audit color
Green: < 10:00 minutes
Red: > 10:00 minutes
The audit metric with the worst score determines the overall audit color on
the audit tracker. Example: 1 metric was red, 1 metric was green………….final audit color = red
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RPIW Process Summary
1. An effective RPIW utilizes the Lean tools and
methodologies and involves many roles.
2. Observing the work on the gemba and obtaining
information from the people performing the work is
key to success.
3. Communication is critical throughout the process.
4. Follow-On is the vehicle for continuous
improvement after the RPIW week.
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Master Planning Checklist
Three Weeks Prior to RPIW (high level overview – consult
your Team Lead checklist for specifics).
1. Meet with the JBA consultant on Monday to kick-off the event.
2. Develop a communication plan and meet with area staff and
management frequently to communicate progress and obtain
ideas. Conduct SWOT analysis.
3. Identify workshop target area(s) and go to the gemba to collect
data: PQA, Takt Time, time observations, standard work
combination sheets, standard work sheets, percent load charts, 5S
opportunities, and idea summary sheets.
4. Create value stream map of current state and baseline target
sheet, and identify team participants. Ensure management and
stakeholder buy-in and commitment.
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Master Planning Checklist
Two Weeks Prior to RPIW (high level overview – consult
your Team Lead checklist for specifics).
1. Continue data collection using standard RPIW and kaizen tools.
2. Continue communication plan by posting blank idea summary
sheets in the area to capture ideas and concerns or questions and
determine who and how will respond.
3. Connect with people in the department to describe what will
happen, what the expectations are and answer any questions.
4. Continue communication plan from Week -3, including identifying
and contacting all participants. Set date for team meeting for next
week.
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Master Planning Checklist
One Week Prior to RPIW (high level overview – consult
your Team Lead checklist for specifics).
1. Develop team assignments for the RPIW week.
2. Hold team meeting with all participants; provide them the project
form and target sheet, discuss expectations regarding parking,
dress code, hours, etc.
3. Obtain sponsor and process owner signature on project form.
4. On the Friday prior to the RPIW Week (end of Week -1), the
following must be completed and sent to the consultant (give to
your KPO support):
Project Form.
Pre-Target Sheet.
For Japanese Sensei’s, #4 must be sent by Wednesday of Week -
1 to Kumi Otake for translation.