Contents
1: Introduction
2: Development of Process Optimization
2.1 Successful Introduction of New Philosophies and Impetus for Process Optimisation
2.2 Lean Philosophy
2.2.1 Safety, Order, Cleanliness
2.2.2 Processes in Flow, Just in Time
2.2.3 Reduction of Waste (Six Sigma Quality)
2.2.4 Ownership in Teams
2.2.5 Visualization
2.2.6 Striving for Perfection
2.3 Six Sigma Philosophy
2.3.1 Process Capability, Process Stability as a Goal
2.3.2 DMAIC Project Flow
2.4 Scrum Philosophy (Agile Methods)
3: LEO-3D for More Flexibility in Process Optimization
3.1 Project Example: Adherence to Schedules, Productivity, Perspective, Key Figures
3.2 Shopfloor Management
3.3 Shortening the Delivery Time
3.4 Parts Analysis to Identify Suitable Parts for Kanban
3.5 Optimization of Production Processes Through 6S (5S)
3.6 Visualization of the Workload
4: Selected Methods, Tools and Procedures
4.1 Optimisation of the On Time Delivery
4.2 6S (5S) at the Workplace
4.3 6S in the Office Areas
4.4 Value Stream Mapping (VSM)
4.5 Process Flow Diagram (PFD)
4.6 Quality Gates and Milestones
4.7 RACI Chart
4.8 Spaghetti Diagram (Path Diagram)
4.9 The SIPOC Representation (Six Sigma)
4.10 Tool 1-Tool 3 (Six Sigma)
4.11 Ishikawa Diagram with 6 M Method
4.12 Cost-Benefit Analysis
4.13 Process Diagram, Monitoring and Response Plan
4.14 Kanban Board (Agile Methods)
4.15 Kanban, Pull Principle (Lean Philosophy)
4.15.1 Two-Container Kanban System
4.15.2 Advanced Kanban Systems
4.16 Burn-Down Chart
4.17 In-process Kanbans (IPK)
4.18 Flow Production Line Versus Takt Line
4.19 Roadblock Lists
Appendix A
Afterword