Brainbuster Series

The third element on the A3 Form is focused on finding the problems in a process and analyzing how those problems might contribute to the performance the team sees in the current state.  This unit discusses how to find the root cause or causes of complexity and uneven flow in the process.  The 5 Whys and the Fishbone are […]

In this second module, the importance of developing a problem statement is discussed.  A concise background statement ensures that anyone reviewing the A3 form clearly understands the reason the team was formed and the problem they are seeking to resolve.  The statement must be specific and succinct.  The module also covers the formation of the

Once we complete the list and add the boxes, we now categorize and populate the steps.  We will list the length of each step, add the number of workers for each step, the cycle time, lead time of the entire process and the percent of the time the process is effective. At this point we

The most simplistic approach to begin the VSM process is to develop a list. What are the 5-7 high level steps of specimen collection? OR what are the steps to your specific process? Once we brainstorm the entire high level process, we can begin to focus on the problem area(s). From the specimen collection steps

The last step is to develop a future state map. The improvements from the Current State are identified, implemented and as a result, steps are omitted, waste is eliminated and turn around time is improved. The process is redesigned for workflow efficiency and lead time, cycle time, wait time and percent efficiency is recalculated to determine

Summary of course. This first lecture defines the course: Objectives, learner requirements, A 3 background/logic, A 3 definition, and the A 3 layout/report which provides the outline for this course. Objectives include: 1) Follow A 3 background/logic, evaluate/interpret each A 3 element/section,2) Formulate an A 3,  organize each element/section of an A 3 diagram for