Running Lean Events: A Best Practice Execution
System
Description
A complete package to plan, train, conduct,
and follow through to ensure successful completion
of Lean or kaizen events. Ideal for project
and team leaders and champions, the package
includes STAT-A-MATRIX proven methodologies
embedded in SigmaFlow’s powerful support
platform.
A comprehensive, standardized package
to support:
Improved project results.
Template-driven approach to ensure consistency.
Thorough event planning and chartering including
preparation and selection of team members.
Step-by-step application of kaizen principles
using the DMAIC methodology.
Appropriate application of tools—right
tool, right time, right situation.
Completion of detailed, consistent project
storyboards.
Accurate, automated measurement and benefit
calculations.
Communication of results.
Project tracking and review.
Knowledge transfer of Lean events across the
organization.
Consider the benefits:
Better project execution.
Increased project throughput with
less effort.
Web-based project analysis, tracking,
and reporting.
Reliable application of methodology
and tools.
Easy integration with Six Sigma.
Standardization, consistency, and
repeatability across the organization.
Improved project visibility and accountability.
The package includes:
The STAT-A-MATRIX intuitive Lean Pathway.
Manufacturing and service examples.
DMAIC approach to Lean that integrates
well with Six Sigma DMAIC.
Training materials and job aids.
Well-designed project and event storyboards.
Tool instructions and templates—more
than 40 integrated electronic tools.
SigmaFlow’s Coach.
SigmaFlow’s Project Tracker.
Training and support.
Everything you need at your fingertips:
Easy electronic access to all information,
training materials, documents, and templates
needed to plan, run, and follow-up on Lean
events.
A link to other resource documents and information
as needed so the leader and participants have
access to everything they need in a single
platform.
A single centralized storage location for
all project and event documentation.
Comprehensive real-time repository of ongoing
and completed projects.
For more information on this exciting new package,
please call 800-472-6477 or email info@thesamgroup.com.
Delivering
consistent and efficient process improvement
and project execution, the SigmaFlow system
navigates users (with tactical Roadmaps, linked
on-demand analysis tools, and contextual training)
in the same environment where actual project
work is done. Executives get real-time knowledge
of where each initiative is, and often describe
SigmaFlow as the “Global Positioning System”
for Process and Project Portfolio Management.
As a leading provider of Best Practice Execution
System® software, SigmaFlow delivers standards,
consistency, and productivity for company-wide
process management, project execution, and governance.
Thousands of process and project management
professionals at diverse major organizations
such as Albertsons, ConocoPhillips, First Data
Corporation, Merrill Lynch, Pratt & Whitney,
The World Bank, and Tyco International are improving
results by using SigmaFlow software every day.