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The Right Lean Forms Can Accelerate Your Pace of Improvement

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The 5 Whys Worksheet

The 5 Whys Form

The 5 Whys Worksheet is used to guide a problem solver through his or her root cause analysis.

 


A3 Template

A3 Report Template

While most A3 reports should be handwritten, on occasion, there is a need to complete a computer generated version. This template is a starting point in those cases, but keep in mind that the layout for each A3 report should match the problem. There is no set format for an A3 report.

 


Countermeasure Sheet

Lean Countermeasure Sheet

The Countermeasure Sheet is a tool to close the gap when you fall behind on a KPI or other goal.

 

Daily Management Worksheet

The Daily Management Worksheet is a tool to help you quickly plan your day and update your production board.

 

Decision Matrix Template

The Decision Matrix Template is a tool designed to simplify your decision-making process and take the guesswork and emotion out of selecting a course of action.


FMEA Worksheet

FMEA Worksheet

The FMEA Worksheet provides a means of assessing and managing risk associated with a new product release or a new Lean process.


Interruption Log

Interruption Log

The Interruption Log helps team members identify the various sources of distraction that disrupts their work flow throughout the day.


Kaizen Audit Form

Kaizen Audit Form

The Kaizen Audit Form is a tool to help sustain the gains made in a rapid improvement project. Without a sustainment plan, it is easy for teams to backslide.

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Kaizen Charter Form

Kaizen Charter Form

The Kaizen Charter Form helps team leaders organize for rapid improvement projects. It contains team information, the scope, and the targets of the kaizen event.

 

Kaizen Checklist

The Kaizen Checklist helps team leaders avoid mistakes of omission while planning and running a kaizen event ojects.

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Kaizen Newspaper

Kaizen Newspaper

The Kaizen Newspaper is a tool used to track tasks both during and after a kaizen event.


KPI Bowler

KPI Bowler (Key Performance Indicator Bowler)

The KPI Bowler is a tool to track progress towards annual goals.

 

Noise to Constant Sheet

Noise to Constant Sheet

The Noise to Constant Sheet is a tool to help reduce variation in a process.


Office Process Capacity Sheet

Office Process Capacity Sheet

The Office Process Capacity Sheet is a tool used to help ensure that an office process has sufficient capacity to manage its demand.

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Office Process Questionnaire

Office Process Questionnaire

The Office Process Questionnaire is a tool to help keep a process walk interview from turning into an interrogation.


Office Process Recording Sheet

Process Recording Sheet

The Office Process Recording Sheet is used to document steps during the process walk of a kaizen event.

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Office Process Summary Sheet

Office Process Summary Sheet

The Office Process Summary Sheet provides an at-a-glance view of the progress an improvement team has made in an office kaizen.

 

Policy Deployment Action Plan

Policy Deployment Action Plan

The Policy Deployment Action Plan provides a way to track progress on improvement priorities.


Policy Deployment Bowler

Policy Deployment Bowler

The Policy Deployment Bowler provides a visual way to chart an organization’s progress on hitting its PD targets.


Policy Deployment Matrix

Policy Deployment Matrix

The Policy Deployment Matrix provides a link between strategy and frontline actions.


SIPOC Analysis Sheet

SIPOC Analysis Sheet

The SIPOC Analysis Sheet is a tool to help visualize the flow of value from supplier to customer.


Standard Work Combination Sheet

Standard Work Combination Sheet Example

This Lean form shows a graphic representation of how Standard Work flows.

 


Standard Work Sheet

Standard Work Sheet Example

This Lean form shows the physical layout of Standard Work, and how operators and parts move through a work area.

 

Takt Time Calculator

Takt Time Calculator

This Lean tool helps you quickly calculate your takt time.


Time Observation Sheet

Time Observation Sheet

The Time Observation Sheet is used to establish cycle times for Standard Work.


Waste Recording Form

Waste Recording Form

The Waste Recording Form is used to identify and eliminate waste from a work area.

 

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