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Dear Reader,
Do you know - How do we figure out what activities are beneficial and which ones waste our time and resources? Thatโs where Lean Thinking steps in, helping us to identify the important tasks that bring value and those that donโt.
 โ๐น ๐ฉ๐ฎ๐น๐๐ฒ-๐๐ฑ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐๐. ๐ก๐ผ๐ป-๐ฉ๐ฎ๐น๐๐ฒ-๐๐ฑ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ฒ๐:
Lean principles remind us that value-added activities are those that change a productโs size, shape, or function, directly satisfying customer demands. Meanwhile, non-value-added activities, though resource-consuming, offer no customer benefit. Tools like value stream mapping, flowcharts, and spaghetti diagrams help us identify these activities effectively.
๐น ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฑ๐๐ฐ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ช๐ผ๐ฟ๐ธ ๐ถ๐ป ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐๐:
A critical goal in lean is minimizing work in progress (WIP). As Littleโs Law indicates, shorter lead times can be achieved by reducing WIP rather than solely boosting completion rates. Utilizing our intellectual capital to decrease WIP is often more doable and cost-effective.
๐น ๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฎ ๐ฃ๐๐น๐น ๐ฆ๐๐๐๐ฒ๐บ:
Developing a pull system involves a seven-step approach, starting with understanding customer lead times and setting adequate WIP limits. It emphasizes that work should move forward only when thereโs available capacity, ensuring a streamlined process and efficient cycle times.
๐น ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐๐ ๐๐๐ฐ๐น๐ฒ ๐๐ณ๐ณ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฐ๐:
Measuring process cycle efficiency by comparing value-added time to total cycle time reveals potential for improvement. While world-class standards differ (30% for manufacturing, 50% for services, and 25% for creative processes), most of us have a way to go toward enhancement.
๐น ๐ ๐ฎ๐ธ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ช๐ผ๐ฟ๐ธ ๐ฉ๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ฏ๐น๐ฒ:
Finally, making invisible processes visible is vital, particularly in service sectors. Introducing a visual management system clarifies work priorities, tracks daily performance, and facilitates ongoing communication and feedback, paving the way for continuous improvement.
Whether itโs cutting down on non-value-added tasks or tweaking systems for better flow, these insights can transform how we work.
Which lean strategy resonates with you the most?
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Thank you and have a great day!
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Best Regards,
For Your Successful Career Growth,
โVijay Sabaleโ
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