Here’s the mantra;
Keep it Lean, Keep it Simple, Keep it Real, Keep it Going
Here’s what I mean:
- Keep it lean
Generally, dysfunctional or under-performing factories are operating
inefficiently, and lots of low-hanging fruit can be gathered and hauled
away by utilizing lean principals. - Keep it simple
Identify concrete problems and propose limited but effective solutions.
If you are responsible for leading a turn-around, the complexities of
perfectionism are simply not part of your world! Go for a quick fix for
80% of the problem and go snag the remaining 20% later after you’ve
become a hero. - Keep it real
Make sure you accurately measure progress (inventory reduction,
operating cost reduction, on-time delivery, production cycle time,
etc.) against accurate baseline data. If a performance indicator is
really difficult to measure, it may need to be changed to one which can be measured easily. (e.g., SMART KPI) - Keep it going!
Ensure that your performance is repeatable by establishing
transformational best practices as written procedures, on which all
relevant personnel are trained.
