Slide 26

We believe that ‘Natural Groupings’ and Teams are the basic building blocks of Operations Excellence

Behaviors

• multi-skilling
• driven by overall process efficiency
• co-located processes
• focused on removing queue
• small batches
• quick changeovers
• minimal WIP and reduced inventory
• effective but simple controls
• low indirect labor

Effects

• fuller utilization of employee capability
• Short lead times
• Low cost
• Flexibility to meet customer needs

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