Introduction: 20 Questions have been developed to assist you to evaluate your true performance according to our Supertools' Trilogy, which in our experience is the most likely route to Lean Sigma. Please take 5 minutes to complete the questionnaire below and rate yourself according to the faces.
Lean:
1. All resource outputs/waste are measured daily.
2. Materials flow without interruption from source to point of use, minimising stock levels.
3. All activities are measured and defined in standard operating procedures for all processes.
4. Your production process has a product layout using single piece flow concepts.
5. Changeovers are an insignificant part of meeting customer demand.
6. Processes are designed to produce right first time.
7. All aspects of production control are clearly displayed for all to see.
8. A place for everything and everything in its place is evident.
9. Problems are solved and documented through structured teams.
10. All production people are trained in "Lean" principles.
Six Sigma:
1. All product specifications are derived directly from customer needs (VOC/QFD).
2. All key/critical process inputs and outputs are controlled statistically.
3. Statistical tools are used on all processes to reduce variation (Taguchi)(DOE)(Anova).
4. You have a structured and trained team dedicated to achieve 34 Defects per Million Opportunities
5. All targets are tightened after achievement.
Project Management:
1. All project objectives align with and support the company vision.
2. All projects are clearly defined and selected according to prioritised selection/criteria for best ROI (Pareto).
3. Project performance is measured against clear targets and best operating practice benchmarks.
4. Projects have responsible leaders and are held accountable for project results.
5. There is a strong cultural awareness of the need for change.