continuous improvement

PDCA Cycle

by Ben JanseProblem SolvingJune 26, 2020July 27, 2020

The PDCA cycle stands for the abbreviation of the four main steps in the cycle: Plan, Do, Check and (Re) Act. It’s a tool to control and monitor the quality.

Shigeo Shingo

by Alexander ZeemanToolsheroesJuly 30, 2018September 10, 2020

Shigeo Shingo was a widely known Japanese engineer specialized in quality control. Read more about his biography, quotes, publications and books.

Hoshin Kanri Matrix

by Jim LindellStrategyTemplatesAugust 25, 2015October 16, 2020

Hoshin Kanri is a Japanese term for Strategic Planning and Policy Deployment. It was developed in 1950s by Prof.Y ogi Akao and has its roots in the Toyota Production System. Hoshin Kanri will help employees to focus on goal achievement.

Value Stream Mapping (VSM)

by Patty MulderProblem SolvingSeptember 14, 2014December 11, 2020

Value Stream Mapping is used to analyse the current situation and optimize processes, leading to decreased lead times or improved quality.

Fishbone Diagram

by Patty MulderProblem SolvingTemplatesJuly 19, 2014October 16, 2020

By using a Fishbone Diagram template / Ishikawa diagram it is possible to perform an extensive cause and effect analysis and identify the causes of problems

Theory Of Constraints (TOC)

by Patty MulderStrategyJune 8, 2014August 11, 2020

The Theory Of Constraints (TOC) by Eliyahu Goldratt is about dealing with the constraints that prevent organizations from generating maximum profits.

A3 Lean template

by Patty MulderProblem SolvingTemplatesOctober 16, 2013December 20, 2020

A3 problem solving is a structured problem-solving and continuous-improvement approach which provides a simple and strict procedure that guides problem solving by workers.