New for 2011
Our Business Boost package is being offered on the basis of NO BENEFIT, NO COST
Without doubt times are tough for us all and this has served to re-enforce the tangible benefits of Lean QCD’s methodology and more importantly our inclusive ‘hands on’ practical partnership approach.
It’s clear that whether you’re trying to survive, improve, develop or grow your business, having a clear focus & direction for your organisation is the key to a successful 2011 and long term future.
Lean QCD’s Business Boost will enable and support you in making the best possible start to the new year. By working in partnership with you, we will deliver a programme of activities based around your specific needs and the principles of Lean & Leadership, which is guaranteed to drive your business forward.
- Practical analysis of your situation
- Detailed understanding of strengths and development needs
- Setting of goals, objectives & Targets (including goal cascade)
- Tailored programme of training & support
- Long term relationship with Lean QCD offering support on your journey
Our *fees are only payable when the jointly agreed objectives are achieved, this is a totally risk free proposition for you, based on our confidence in our ability to deliver tangible improvements to your business.
We invest our time and energy in your business, at no up front cost to you.
Basic programme outline
- Initial training
- Management Team – Lean & Leadership training
- Manufacturing Managers – Lean Implementation training
- Current State mapping (VSM)
- Future State mapping (VSM)
- Interim programme review
- Lean Project #1
- Lean Project #2
- Results review & next stage planning
- Coaching, mentoring & support programme
Programme objectives
Initial training
The clients senior and manufacturing teams understand the basics of lean implementation, Value Stream mapping (VSM) and problem solving. In addition the senior team learn the importance and effect of different leadership styles, understand the make-up of styles within their teams and will be able to implement a robust management control system and lead the continuous improvement cycle.This will provide the client with the tools and learning to be able to enable and embed effective goal cascade and communication throughout their organisation.
The training will also include templates and a plan for the client to implement to develop goal cascade and employee communication processes.
Current / future state full diagnostic
Lean QCD work together with the client to map out their entire business current processes and the future required state using VSM.Focussing on identifying and removing the 8 wastes;
- Unnecessary movement
- Waiting time
- Overproduction
- Transportation
- Over processing
- Excess inventory
- Defects
- Unused employee creativity
During this time Lean QCD will also be able to make recommendations regarding other aspects of the business, including shift patterns, remuneration structure, employee communication, goal cascade, system improvements and any additional areas highlighted during the process.
Interim programme review
Review current state and future state VSM and ensure client satisfaction regarding the programme to date.Decide on the priority areas for Lean Project #1 and Lean project #2
Lean Project #1
Based on priorities generated from the full diagnostic, this project will be lead by Lean QCD and supported by the clients team. Purpose is to further develop the clients learning and to enable them to generate improvements from the main identified problem area. Our expectation is that this project will generate improvements in excess of the fees charged.Lean Project #2
Based on priorities generated from the full diagnostic this project will be lead by the clients team supported by Lean QCD. The purpose being to embed the clients learning to date with support from Lean QCD and to enable the company to generate improvements from the main identified problem area. Our expectation is that this project will generate improvements in excess of the fees charged.Results review & next stage planning
Review the status of the programme focussing on the activities & results of the Lean Projects. Agree the format and scale of the coaching, mentoring & support programme.Coaching, mentoring & support programme
To provide support for the client and to check progress against plan and support the business with further improvements. Detail to be decided at review stage. This may also include other specific business-wide projects the client would like to develop.
As stated above Lean QCD approach is to work with our client’s employees to ensure a transfer of knowledge leading to the client becoming self-reliant for their ongoing continuous improvement activities.
Our experience shows that the lean projects are expected to generate improvements and savings well in excess of our fee and for these improvements to be sustained.
Typical Programme Deliverables
Based on previous client results, Lean QCD expects to achieve the following key results as a minimum:- 10% released capacity
- 10% stock reduction
- 10% downtime reduction
- Improved quality performance
- Improved delivery performance
Lean QCD guarantee
In addition Lean QCD will guarantee achievement of the deliverables targeted for the 2 lean projects for up to 50% of our fee. The 50% fee guarantee will be retained by the client until the deliverables are achieved.If the projects require additional days work by Lean QCD in order to achieve the deliverables, these extra days will be FOC.
*Fees
Our flexible Business Boost fee structure can either be based on a fixed daily rate or as a percentage of benefits achieved.
